About Thomas Aston
Thomas Aston Mckinney built his legal foundation at Seton Hall. He went on to concentrate his career in employment law and has spent years working on workplace disputes, policy questions and matters that reach into both counseling and court work. He presents a steady presence in cases that touch on the day-to-day realities of employment relationships.
He is a partner at Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Employment Lawyers. In that role he shares responsibility for client intake, case strategy and courtroom advocacy. Colleagues describe him as methodical; he favors careful preparation and clear communication. His practice has involved both negotiated resolutions and contested hearings, and he handles the practical demands those different paths require.
Mckinney is licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York. He maintains membership in the New Jersey State Bar and participates in the routine professional activities that membership entails. That dual admission allows him to represent clients on matters that span state lines. It also shapes the kinds of facts and legal questions he sees in his day-to-day work.
Clients who work with Mckinney encounter a lawyer who tends to break complex matters into manageable pieces. He prepares regulatory filings and briefs, and he takes depositions when a case moves toward trial. He also meets with employers and employees to explain rights and obligations under state and federal law. His approach favors straightforward legal analysis and practical next steps rather than elaborate theory.
Outside of the courtroom, Mckinney contributes to his firm’s development of practice policies and client advisories. He helps craft responses to emerging legal issues in the workplace and assists in tailoring compliance measures for employers. Those tasks require an eye for detail and a readiness to translate legal rules into workplace practices.
Across the firm’s caseload, Mckinney continues to work on matters that raise both factual and legal questions about employment relationships. He balances casework, client counseling and firm management in his role as partner. He currently practices employment law at Castronovo & McKinney, LLC, representing clients in New Jersey and New York.
