Industry focus
How I represent clients at Schwabe
I focus my practice on helping clients buy, sell, lease and finance real property, guiding them through each stage of a transaction with clarity and practical insight. My work spans a wide range of industries, with particular experience in the food and beverage, technology, hospitality, industrial, and commercial office sectors.
I advise on the full spectrum of real estate agreements, including commercial leases, easements, purchase and sale agreements, and restrictive covenants, and support clients through initial letters of intent through post-closing matters. Whether navigating complex negotiations or managing final details, I help ensure each transaction progresses efficiently and strategically.
In addition to transactional work, I have represented clients in land use and zoning matters and bring a strong litigation background to my practice. This allows me to anticipate issues that may lead to disputes and, when conflicts arise, to draw on my experience in both state and federal courts to protect my clients’ interests and move matters toward efficient, practical, and mutually acceptable resolutions.
Experience
- Represented a multinational technology company in all aspects of industrial acquisition, leasing and development.
- Assisted a seller with disposition of resort property and negotiation of extensive post-closing restrictive covenants.
- Advised a buyer through all stages of a multimillion-dollar acquisition of a leased commercial property, including due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
- Assisted a buyer in acquiring large tracts of developed and undeveloped land for subdivision development, including conducting due diligence and analyzing title and use restrictions.
- Assisted a national company in securing land use entitlements, including preparing application materials and guiding the project through the local approval process.
Education
- University of New Mexico, Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif (2019)
- University of California, Riverside, Bachelor of Science, Anthropology (2015)
Admissions
- New Mexico State Courts
- Oregon State Courts
- Washington State Courts
Awards
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, Real Estate Law (2026)
Community Activities
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Mentor (2023-2024)
- CASA of San Bernardino, Court Appointed Special Advocate (2014-2016)
Outside Interests
Paul and his oldest daughter, Olivia, enjoying the beach near Cape Kiwanda.
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