Alisha Alfonso brings more than 25 years of legal experience, meticulous attention to detail, and a heartfelt commitment to client service to her role as Senior Paralegal at The Law Firm, PC. Her career spans private practice and municipal government, combining substantial practical knowledge with a thoughtful appreciation for the people, relationships, and aspirations behind every legal matter.
Alisha’s experience places particular emphasis on estate planning, including wealth and legacy planning for high-net-worth individuals and families. Her background also encompasses probate, trust and estate administration, corporate law, and asset protection. Working closely with attorneys, she brings care and precision to matters involving family wealth, business interests, and the responsibilities of administering an estate. She recognizes that a legacy encompasses personal values and the opportunities clients hope to preserve for future generations.
At the heart of her work is a deeply held belief that everyone should have an estate plan. In her article, “Protect What Matters Most: Estate Planning for Your Home, Family and Legacy,” Alisha emphasizes planning as an act of love and protection. For her, its importance lies in giving loved ones guidance, easing uncertainty, and helping families avoid additional burdens during an already difficult time.
Her municipal background includes service with the City of Miami’s Office of the City Attorney, where participated in the legislative team. She attended City Commission and related board meetings addressing land use and contractual matters, including matters involving the Marlins Stadium agreement. These responsibilities added experience with public proceedings and municipal legal operations to her work in private practice.
Alisha also brings significant civil litigation and family law experience, along with experience in adoption and surrogacy matters. Her approach combines thorough preparation and resourceful problem-solving with sensitivity to the personal concerns that accompany legal disputes and the process of building a family. Fluent in English and Spanish, with an elementary knowledge of Italian, she values clear communication and strives to help clients feel heard, respected, and supported.
Outside the office, Alisha cherishes time with her husband, her middle school sweetheart, and her children. Her family also includes Loki, her Siberian Husky, and her American Shorthair cat aptly named Kitty. She enjoys painting and playing video games and is an enthusiastic car lover. Her love for her family gives personal meaning to her commitment to helping others plan for the people who matter most.
Her belief about estate planning is simple and deeply personal: “It’s not for you. It’s for your loved ones.”