FMLT - Key Persons
Amy Lambert decided to practice family law because she wants to help children and families. She experienced her parents' tumultuous divorce as a child, which means she brings a unique, child-centered perspective to her practice.
In 2012, she became a partner in Tull & Lambert, LLP after having joined the Law Office of Jennifer Tull as an associate in 2006. Amy completed her J.D. at Texas Tech Law School.
Amy's mature demeanor, straight-forward style and heart for families, combined with her natural negotiation skills allowed her to quickly rise to the top of the ranks of young family lawyers in Austin. She is one of the most trusted mediators in the Austin family law community, having helped hundreds of couples resolve their differences and restructure their families after divorce. She also represents family law clients in both collaborative law and litigation cases. She encourages clients to work toward reaching their best attainable outcome, which can be at the negotiating table or in court.
My divorce was difficult for me, but it could have been much worse. Amy Lambert kept a cool head when the wheels started to come off during negotiations. Even when I wasn't thinking clearly, I always knew Amy had my back.
Job Titles:
- Association, Director
- Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, Executive Secretary
Gracie Wood Shepherd was born and raised in Austin, Texas-a true Austinite. After high school, she received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her law degree from Baylor Law School, where she graduated cum laude. Gracie practices family law because she feels passionate about supporting families through this season of conflict and uncertainty. Gracie participated in the 2019 class of the Austin Bar /Austin Young Lawyers Association Leadership Academy. The academy focuses on making a difference in the community, serving the Bar, and promoting professional development. She served on the Executive Committee for the Leadership Academy in 2020, 2021 and 2022 and is serving as the Co-Chair for the Academy in 2023 and 2024. Gracie was elected to the Austin Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors for a two year term 2021-2023, and she was recently elected as the Executive Secretary for Board of Directors.
While in law school, Gracie was the President of the Student Bar for an unprecedented three terms, President of the Public Interest Legal Society which organizes McLennan County Adoption Day, Senior Executive Editor on Law Review, member of Order of the Barrister's, and student member of the Judge Abner V. McCall American Inn of Court. The National Jurist, a national law magazine, named Gracie as one of the Law Students of the Year in 2018. She was also awarded numerous public service and leadership awards during her time in undergrad and law school. While at Texas A&M, Gracie was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Student Government Association. She currently continues to serve Texas A&M through an elected position as a Class Agent, working as a liaison between her class and the Association of Former Students.
Gracie handles a variety of family law issues including divorce, child custody, adoptions, protective orders, child custody modifications, enforcement actions, child support, property division, guardianship of minors, and appellate cases.
Giving back to the community is an important aspect of Gracie's career. She graduated law school with over 500 hours of pro bono work, attaining the designation of Pro Bono Scholar. Since 2014, Gracie has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Brazos, Grimes, Hill, McLennan, and Travis counties, advocating on behalf of abused and neglected children in foster care and assisting the programs with fundraising and outreach efforts. Gracie also volunteers regularly at pro bono family law clinics through Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas.
Scott Milner received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law.
Scott is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been recognized in the "Best Lawyers in America" by Woodward/White, is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been consisistently selected annually as a "Super Lawyer" by Thompson Routers.
Job Titles:
- Attorney at Law
- of Counsel
- President of the Rotary Club of Austin
Joe Milner has practiced law in Austin, Texas since 1968. For over 25 years he has held the top AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the premier and nationally-recognized rating service, based on the opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. As an attorney-mediator, he has extensive experience in Family Law, including child custody and contested divorce related cases, general civil litigation, contracts, estates, probate, medical malpractice, commercial and business litigation and real estate law.
Over the course of his career, Joe has handled the most complex of family law cases including those involving extensive property issues, custody disputes, child custody and support modifications, and property division. His extensive trial experience in numerous trials across Texas, coupled with his work as a mediator and collaborative law practitioner enable him to be an excellent advocate for clients with any family law issue.
Joe's clients find him to be compassionate, highly responsive, strategic, and thorough, tailoring his handling of their case to meet their needs and best interest. In cases where children are involved, Joe recognizes the need to achieve outcomes that protect the children and keep the family unit as intact as possible. Highly regarded by his peers, Joe is often asked to consult with other law firms on difficult family law issues.
In an effort to meet the unique needs of his clients, Joe became certified as a Collaborative Family Law Attorney in 2001. While the collaborative approach is not for everyone, some parties find that they are able to resolve all aspects of their divorce without going to court. Joe can best help clients determine if this process is appropriate in their particular case.
As a highly recognized Mediator and Arbitrator, Joe has conducted over 2,000 mediations in a wide variety of cases in communities in Texas and over 60 arbitrations. He is a past President of the Association of Attorney-Mediators Cen-Tex Chapter and a past chairman of the Travis County Bar Association ADR Committee. Joe has been a Guest Lecturer and Trainer for Negotiation and Mediation at the University of Texas School of Law.
Joe and the members of the Milner Law Firm are deeply dedicated to our community. Joe has served as President of the Rotary Club of Austin, Assistant District Governor for Rotary International, on the original Board of Hospice Austin, President of the Austin Mental Health Association, Board Member of District Nine Grievance Committee of the State Bar of Texas, and Legal Counsel, Secretary and Board Member for Christina's Smile for the past 17 years. He has been a volunteer for dozens of local organizations, fundraisers, and projects.
Job Titles:
- Attorney at Law
- of Counsel