With over three decades of unparalleled experience in appellate practice and a proven track record of success before the highest courts in the nation, Stewart G. (“Stu”) Milch is the advocate you need to navigate your most challenging legal battles. As a Senior Attorney here at Cooper & Scully, Stu bring a wealth of expertise, strategic insight, and persuasive advocacy to every case, ensuring your interests are fiercely represented at trial and on appeal.
Stu has built an impressive career across several prestigious law firms, where he honed his skills in briefing and arguing cases before numerous state and federal courts nationwide. His practice areas are as diverse as they are impactful, encompassing catastrophic injury, products liability, professional liability, labor and employment, and more. Admitted to practice in Texas, New York, and the United States Supreme Court, among others, Stu’s pro hac vice admissions in states like California, Florida, and New Jersey further demonstrate his national reach and versatility.
A recognized thought leader, Stu is the author of The Secret Sauce: Thirty-Nine Ways to Improve Your Legal Writing Right Now (Amazon Publishing, 2022-2024) and has earned accolades such as the 2018 Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award. He frequently speaks at industry events, including our 19th Annual Construction Law Symposium and various TRTCLE webinars, sharing his expertise on appellate legal writing and oral argument.
Beyond the courtroom, Stu is a dedicated community member, serving as an Alumni Admissions Volunteer for Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a mentor in the Prosper Independent School District. An avid athlete, he competes in Spartan Races, the Dallas Marathon, and placed second in the 50+ men’s category at the CG Games in November 2023. Married to Stefanie and a proud father of three daughters, Stu balances his professional excellence with a commitment to family and fitness.
J.D., New York Law School, 1993
B.A., Hobart College, 1990
New York
Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
New York Metro SuperLawyer 2014-Present
Law360 Law Firm Distinguished Legal Writing Award (Burton Award) — 2018
Collin County, Texas Bar Association- Appellate/Civil Litigation Committee
DRI - Appellate Advocacy Committee
Texas State Bar Association
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Member of the Pro Bono Program
Co-Speaker, Appeals Unveiled: Exploring Appellate Practice, TRTCLE, July 19, 2023
Appellate/Legal Writing Lunch & Learn
-Invited Speaker, February 4, 2020
A Career in Law
-Speaker at event hosted by Hobart College and William Smith Colleges, April 13, 2017
After the Verdict: Post-Trial Practice in New York/Enforcement of Money Judgments
-Speaker at an event hosted by the New York State Bar Association, April 19, 2013
The Secret Sauce: Thirty-Nine Ways to Improve Your Legal Writing Right Now, Kindle Direct Publishing, 2022