I engage in this work out of a deep commitment to serving my community. I believe in the philosophy that it "takes a village", and I find genuine fulfillment in contributing my part to help make difficult times more manageable for others.
Athena Xiong serves as the firm’s Intake Specialist, guiding prospective clients through their first interaction with clarity, structure, and intention.
Athena plays a critical role in how each case begins. She takes the time to understand the details of a client’s situation, asks thoughtful and relevant questions, and ensures that each individual is connected with the attorney best suited to their needs. Her work goes beyond scheduling—she helps establish alignment from the outset.
She approaches intake with both attentiveness and discernment. Athena understands that family law matters are often complex and personal, and that the quality of the initial conversation shapes everything that follows. She focuses on making that first step feel organized, responsive, and grounded in understanding.
Clients appreciate her ability to listen without rushing, clarify next steps, and create a sense of direction early in the process. She helps ensure that clients move forward with both the right expectations and the right support.
Athena’s work reflects a clear priority: setting each case up for the right start—so both the client and the legal team can move forward with clarity and confidence.
"Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious...and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
— Walt Disney, Meet the RobinsonsOutside of work, Athena enjoys reading, creative pursuits, and spending time with her family.
"Paul walked me through a complicated divorce with two kids and a small business. He never rushed me, never oversold anything, and gave me the kind of straight answers nobody else would. I ended up with a parenting plan that actually works and a property division I could live with."
"I came to Paul after a modification request was denied with a different firm. He looked at everything fresh, found the argument no one had made, and got my parenting plan changed within four months. He was honest about what was possible the entire time."
"From the consultation to the end result, the team did an amazing job with a difficult case. Professional, prompt and compassionate throughout the whole process. Their honesty and perspective helped me make hard decisions."
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