Sharon S. Millians
Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law
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Sharon S. Millians represents clients in transactions in all areas of real estate ownership, real estate-based financing, and development of various real estate products, including office, hotel, resort, retail, ranch land, industrial and multi-family uses. She also has represented various clients in the acquisition of millions of dollars of troubled asset portfolios consisting of real estate, loans, and other assets. Additionally, Ms. Millians’ practice includes representation of clients in the acquisition of technology, as well as in commercial contract matters, including strategic alliances and licensing and technology agreements.Ms. Millians has been a member of the firm’s Executive Committee since 1998. U.S. News and World Reports included Ms. Millians on The Best Lawyers in America® ranking every year since 1992. From 2003 through 2023, Thomson Reuters named her a Texas Super Lawyer. She has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Texas Super Lawyers and Top 100 Super Lawyers in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Her peers also voted Ms. Millians among the city’s best attorneys in Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West polls. She has also been recognized nationally by being elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the premier national organization of distinguished real estate practitioners and scholars. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, the Tarrant County Women’s Bar Association, and a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Additionally, Ms. Millians’ practice includes representation of clients in the acquisition of technology, as well as in commercial contract matters, including strategic alliances and licensing and technology agreements. Ms. Millians has been a member of the firm’s Executive Committee since 1998. U.S. News and World Reports included Ms. Millians on The Best Lawyers in America® ranking every year since 1992. From 2003 through 2023, Thomson Reuters named her a Texas Super Lawyer. She has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Texas Super Lawyers and Top 100 Super Lawyers in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Her peers also voted Ms. Millians among the city’s best attorneys in Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West polls. She has also been recognized nationally by being elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the premier national organization of distinguished real estate practitioners and scholars. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, the Tarrant County Women’s Bar Association, and a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993
Debra Nguyen
We engaged Sharon Millians at Kelly Hart & Hallman to assist with the acquisition and financing of a small commercial office building in Fort Worth. Her 44 years of experience in real estate law, particularly her recognized focus on commercial transactions and contracts, was immediately apparent. She expertly navigated the complexities of the title review and the lender's requirements, and her deep knowledge of Texas real estate law was a definite asset. The work product was thorough and precise. However, our experience was mixed on the service side. While ultimately competent, communication sometimes felt delayed, with responses taking longer than expected. For a firm of this caliber, we anticipated a more proactive update cadence. Her expertise is undeniable, especially given her long tenure and SMU law background, but the client service felt more transactional than partnership-oriented. She is a capable attorney who will handle the legal work correctly, but managing expectations around responsiveness would elevate the experience.