Aislynn Thomas-McDonald is a family law and probate attorney at Kelley Kronenberg. Aislynn is committed to delivering exceptional legal services to residents throughout South Florida and the Florida Keys.
Family and probate legal issues often arise from challenging life events. Aislynn strives to provide concierge support to her clients through understanding their objectives and goals, advising them honestly about the best course of action. She works to resolve issues without proceeding to litigation and then will advocate zealously if a case moves in that direction. Throughout every case, Aislynn demonstrates sensitivity to both the emotional and legal challenges her clients are facing and works to reach terms that are agreeable to all parties.
Family legal issues have lifelong consequences, so it is crucial to retain a lawyer who is trusted by colleagues and clients. Attorney Thomas-McDonald has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, a recognition of her superior legal ability and ethics by attorneys familiar with her work.
EDUCATION
• Collaborative Divorce/Family Law (Certified Training Completed March 2017)
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator (2015 – present)
• Fluency in French & English Languages
My WHY
I genuinely care about helping people. When I began my career as a teacher, I loved making a lasting impact on the lives of impressionable college-age students. When I realized I could combine my passion for people with helping them make positive life changes, a legal profession became my natural fit. In law, there is a potential impact for exponential positive change. Our laws are shaped by statutes and cases. Every case tells a story and helps shape the outcome of similar stories/cases in the future by the judge’s decisions in the present. However, ultimately, I have come to realize that families should be kept out of court. Creative solutions for unique family needs are best determined by themselves, not an arbitrary judge who doesn’t understand every nuance of each situation.
My HOW
Communication breakdown is the leading indicator of family problems. Solutions may be as simple as direct communication with a skilled professional about your feelings, who can help navigate you through the legal process to resolve your present conflict. We work with a party in a confidential setting to reach the client’s objective, while minimizing attorney fees and unnecessary court costs. Our goal is to help you get a peaceful and inexpensive resolution to your family matter.
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
• Member, Florida Bar
• Assistant Professor, English Dept, Miami-Dade College 2007-2009
• Adjunct Professor, English Dept, Belhaven College 2005-2007
• Member, Dade County Bar Association
• Member, Monroe County Bar Association
• Member, Duval County Bar Association
• Member, Florida Association of Women Lawyers
• Member, Dean’s Alumni Circle, FIU College of Law
• Volunteer, Alumni Circle, the Fund for American Studies
• Volunteer, Chapman Partnership for the Homeless
• Volunteer, Pro-Literacy
• Volunteer, The Bolles School, Parent Association (2014-present)
• Past Board member (2013-2015) of Baptist Health South Florida Foundation (BHSF)
• BHSF Founder’s Society Member (2014-present)
• Board Member (2013-2015), Women’s Committee for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami
• Board Member (2012-2014), The Growing Place, Early Education Center, First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables
