Rep. Miklos (former member of the Texas House of Representatives) focuses on zoning, land use, real estate and property rights matters throughout the state of Texas. He has appeared before municipal bodies, including zoning boards and city councils, and in municipal, state, and federal courts in Texas (Rep. Miklos has tried in excess of 100 cases to verdict during his career).
Before joining Milby, PLLC, Rep. Miklos was the Chief Prosecutor for the City of Dallas and, in addition to his prosecutorial duties, he advised Dallas Building Inspection, the Dallas Plan Commission, and the Dallas Board of Adjustment in Texas State District and County Courts.
Results:
Trophy Club PID. Successful creation of a public improvement district and bond issuance for Centurion American.
Waxahachie PID Successful creation of public improvement district and bond issuance for Centurion American.
Gold Metal Recyclers. Obtained Planned Development district zoning for recycling uses, with unanimous approval by Dallas City Council (2011).
Winston School. Obtained Specific Use Permit (SUP) amendment for school, with unanimous approval by Dallas City Council (2010).
State of Texas v. XTO Energy. Won dismissal of all 63 citations ($125,000.00 value) written against various entities of XTO Energy.
Representative Practice:
Rep. Miklos regularly represents clients in medium and large acreage zoning cases, obtaining Planned Development Districts and Specific Use Permits, and works to obtain building and sign permits under difficult circumstances, all while building a reputation of professionalism and integrity with city and county staff throughout the state. He also has defended a variety of clients against municipality’s (jurisdictions include Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Haslet, Oak Point, Forest Hills, and Haltom City) attempted enforcement of city codes, either through citations or civil enforcement, enjoying a very high level of success for his clients.
Other practice areas include:
- Tax Abatement Agreements
- Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts
- Public Improvement District formation and bond issuance
- Water District creation
- Development Agreement negotiation and drafting
- Water Rights
- Subdivisions
- Annexation disputes
- Vested rights and illegal exactions
- City Code Amendments
Representative Clients:
- Centurion American Development Group
- XTO Energy, Inc.
- Gold Metal Recyclers Ltd
- Youngblood’s Scrap and Metal
- Nandina
Honors and Awards:
Rep. Miklos was named Freshman Legislator of the Year in 2009, and was also named Freshman Legislator of the Year by CLEAT in 2009.
Publications and Lectures:
- Knowingly Removing Knowingly From Your Complaint, Municipal Court Reporter February 2000 (co-authored with Robert Doggett)
- TMCEC Legislative Update, June 22, 2010.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Institute of Architects, Professional Affiliate
- Texas Society of Architects, Allied Member
- TEXO, the Construction Association, Member
- State Bar of Texas
- Federal Court – Northern District of Texas
Education:
University of Houston Law Center
1991 Juris Doctorate
University of Texas
1988 Bachelor of Arts (History)
Rep. Miklos represented House District 101 (Mesquite, Balch Springs, and Sunnyvale) in the 81st legislature. He lives in Mesquite with his wife, Kathy, and three sons, Christopher, Alexander, and Emory. He has continued his historical studies in Medieval History.