Camille Milner

Camille Milner

S. Camille Milner, Attorney at Law, PC
  • Divorce, Elder Law, Family Law ...
  • Texas
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Biography

I tried over 50 jury trials and, as a trial lawyer, I loved every minute of it, but as a human being, I came to realize that a trial in a courtroom is no place to restructure a family who is having to go through a divorce. The courtroom will finalize a divorce, but the collateral damage done to a family, especially the children, in a trial, is something from which they (and future generations) many never recover. Even though over 95% of all cases are settled before trial, few people consider the difference in a case that is settled late in the process, after the client's resources are used to prepare for a trial that will never happen, versus the parties' resources being concentrated on developing a quality, durable settlement. About 25 years ago, Collaborative Divorce was created by a visionary lawyer who imagined a process which would help families work through the divorce process, as awful as it is, in a way that will help the family heal and continue to be a family, even if they are not all living in the same home. The theory of Collaborative Divorce is based on science from the Harvard Negotiation Project, which shows that settlements reached using what is called "interest-based" negotiation rather than "positional" negotiation, result in overall better outcomes for everyone involved. If you would like to know more about Collaborative Divorce and our success stories for helping families through this process, contact me at (940) 383-2674 or camille@milner-law.com.

Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Elder Law
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Area
  • Collaborative Divorce
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
S. Camille Milner, Attorney at Law, PC
- Current
Municipal Judge
City of Denton
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Education
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D. (1983)
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Activities: Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity
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Awards
SuperLawyers
Texas Monthly
Listed in SuperLawyers from 2005 to date.
Professional Associations
Collaborative Divorce Denton County
Past President
Current
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Denton County Collaborative Professionals
Member
Current
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Texas  # 14170500
Member
- Current
Activities: District 14 Bar Leaders Committee Member
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Collaborative Divorce Texas
President
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Denton County Bar Association
President
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Publications
Articles & Publications
State Bar of Texas Alternative Dispute Handbook--Chapter on Collaborative Divorce
State Bar of Texas
Speaking Engagements
Introduction to Collaborative Divorce for Paralegals, State Bar of Texas Paralegal Section Webinar, Online
State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division
Stu Webb (Keynote) Lecture--Justice vs. Peace and Reconciliation: Have We Been Asking the Wrong Question All Along?, Annual Forum, New Orleans
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Dr. Wes Milner, Iglehart Endowed Professor and International Relations Expert at the University of Evansville (Indiana) and I presented the Stu Webb Lecture (the conference Key Note Address)
Certifications
Master Credential Designation
Collaborative Divorce Texas
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State Bar of Texas
Board Certified--Family Law
Texas Board of Legal Certification
Websites & Blogs
Website
Camille Milner - Milner Law
Blog
Camille Milner - Milner Law Blog
Contact & Map
620 W Hickory St
Denton, TX 76201
Telephone: (940) 383-2674