Orange Coast Magazine article published in April 2008

When looking for a family law attorney, you want someone who offers a combination of experience and knowledge. Your attorney must be as skillful at arguing before a court as he is at negotiating a settlement. Most importantly, your attorney should listen to your concerns and provide you with the representation that exceeds your expectations.

Paul J. Nelson & Associates is a boutique firm dedicated to the practice of family law. Paul J. Nelson & Associates offers each of its clients a team of attorneys who are professional, assertive and possess a superior level of preparation, knowledge and experience. The firm’s founder, Paul J. Nelson, says, “Successful results for our clients begin with understanding the unique nuances of each case and focusing on the specific needs and goals of our client.”

Preparation early on in each case helps many clients settle their cases without going to trial. However, Nelson points out that there are cases that simply will not or cannot be settled. The firm adopts a multi-pronged approach to each case, simultaneously preparing for trial while engaging in meaningful negotiations.

A highly experienced litigator who has tried hundreds of family law matters in Orange County, Nelson’s courtroom experience, knowledge of California family law, and familiarity with judicial officers and opposing counsel helps his clients obtain successful outcomes time and time again. Nelson and his associates have handled a diverse array of cases, ranging from complex matters such as business valuations, to child custody and support orders.

Associate attorney Tina Wang has wide-ranging experience managing complex divorces involving extensive monetary assets and assorted business interests. Wang works exhaustively with various experts, including forensic accountants and psychiatrists, to present the strongest case on behalf of her clients. Her high level of expertise in legal research, and her meticulous attention to detail, are tremendous assets to the firm. Prior to attending USC Law School, she worked as an IT management consultant with Accenture, the largest consulting firm worldwide. Outside the courtroom, Wang is a founding member of the United Way Women Looking Forward committee, a Big Sister for the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters and a member of the Junior League of Los Angeles. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and speaks conversational French.

Paul J. Nelson is a member of the, the Orange County Bar Family Law Section, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the California Bar Family Law Section, the J. Rueben Clark Association and the Inns of Court, which is a legal  orrganization designed to improve the skills, professionalism and ethics of the legal profession for both attorneys and judges. When not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.

Nelson is also an avid cyclist, alpine skier and world traveler who speaks fluent Thai. In addition, he is a licensed private pilot, which allows him to handle cases throughout the state. But his life’s passion is the field of family law, where he dedicates himself to meeting and exceeding his clients’ expectations through experience, preparation, and truly listening to and understanding each client’s needs.

He says the firm gets immense satisfaction from being able to provide exceptional legal advice for its clients as they go through what will end up being one of the most difficult times of their lives. Most of the firms clients are referred by their family, friends or other attorneys which is the highest compliment any law firm can receive.