Paul has been a private adoption attorney for over 15 years. For most of that time, he has devoted his law practice solely to helping individuals and families from all over the United States find success in their dreams of growing their families. Prior to becoming an attorney, Paul worked for an international adoption agency, where he discovered his passion for adoption and forever families.

Paul has been admitted by Arizona, Arkansas and Utah to practice law. Even if you do not live in either of those states, however, Paul can help you in your desire to grow your family.

Paul is well-versed in all aspects of adoption law, including private adoption, step-parent adoption, birth parent representation, ICPC (interstate) adoption, and ICWA adoption. Paul does, however, have a unique insight and passion in assisting Marshallese birth families with their adoption plans. Paul is the only attorney involved with the Marshallese community in the United States who is fluent in the Marshallese language. Because of this fact, Paul has been successful in hundreds of Marshallese adoptions across many different states. Paul lived in the Marshall Islands for two years, and therefore is familiar with their language, customs, and unique cultural perspective on adoption.

Paul has been instrumental in making the law in Arizona more accommodating for step-parents and other close intra-family adoptions. He assisted in the drafting and passage of a law, passed unanimously by the Arizona Legislature in 2012, that eliminated the need for step-parents to obtain a home study prior to adopting.

Paul attended Arizona State University (ASU Sun Devils) and graduated with degrees in Journalism and Law. He enjoys spending time with his wife and four children in Arizona’s White Mountains.

Paul is also the elected Maricopa County Assessor, and has served the public in that position since 2013.