Biography
Mrs. McDonald practices Family and Probate Law. While Mrs. McDonald is recognized throughout Florida for her success in the courtroom, she contributed to the advancement of Mediation and Collaborative Divorce practices in family law from North to South Florida. She has also dedicated years of her life to teaching, advocating for domestic violence awareness and prevention, children's legal advocacy, the literary arts and women's rights.
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® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, a recognition of her superior legal ability and ethics by attorneys familiar with her work.
Practice Areas:
- Family
- Trial and Appellate Practice
- Divorce, Child Custody/Time-Sharing, Marital Agreements
- Adoption and Surrogacy Law
- Collaborative Divorce/Family Law
- Probate Administration & Litigation
- Wills and Trusts
- Guardianship & Elder Law
- Family Mediation
Education
- Florida International University College of Law, Miami, Florida
- J.D. - 2012
- American University of Paris
- B.A. - 2001
- Mississippi College, Mississippi
- M.S. - 2005
Honors
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
Pro-Bono Activities
- Volunteer, Alumni Circle, the Fund for American Studies
- Volunteer, Chapman Partnership for the Homeless
- Volunteer, Pro-Literacy
- Volunteer, The Bolles School, Parent Association, 2014 to Present
- Past Board member, Baptist Health South Florida Foundation (BHSF), 2013 to 2015
- BHSF Founder’s Society Member, 2014 to Present
- Board Member, Women’s Committee for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, 2013 to 2015
- Board Member, The Growing Place, Early Education Center, First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 2012 to 2014
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Dade County Bar Association, Present
- Monroe County Bar Association, Present
- Duval County Bar Association
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Present
- Dean’s Alumni Circle, FIU College of Law, Present
- Florida Bar, Member
Languages
- English
- French