1. Paul is smart and hard-working.

He strolls into town as the New York-minted, freshly divorced district attorney and knows how to play his cards. After his divorce, his career became his focal point. He threw himself into his job, taking on extra cases and spending late nights in the office to avoid going home to an empty house. As a result, practice made perfect, and Paul became a sought-after attorney.

2. Paul is good-natured, sweet, and dorky.

When Olivia first meets Paul, she cracks a joke about his crazy socks. He takes it in stride. He indulges in takeout and kindly buys some for Olivia when she's working late to make sure she is eating. By walking her to her car each night, he ensures that she is protected. He's smart, but he never rubs it in others' faces. How could Olivia not feel chills when he wrapped his arms around her to show her how to correctly swing the golf club? He exercises power and also treats each of his employees with kindness and respect. When he grins, he looks like a golden retriever. How can you not melt when he daily knocks on Olivia's door to inquire about her day?

3. Paul is a sharp dresser.

Being the DA of Cedar Cove requires that you dress the part, and Paul certainly did. He rocked the full suit for the wedding and sported the team shirt for the charity softball game. But his best outfit, in my opinion, was the one he wore every day in different variations: the slacks, classic tie, suit coat, and dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. Exposing forearms while wearing a collared business shirt is any woman's kryptonite, and he certainly caught my attention on the screen.

4. Paul's physique.

Not only is Paul a sharp dresser, but he is also great at taking care of his body. In his roughly mid-30s, Paul shows zero hint of a dad bod. Maybe it was the fact that he (allegedly) went to college on a baseball scholarship and kept the habit, but Paul is in shape. That is obvious from his athleticism at the softball game and his frequent jogs with Olivia.

​​5. Paul's eyes and smile.​​

Now tell me, who could not fall for those crystal blue eyes and pearly whites?

6. Paul is devoted to and respects his loved ones.

As the eldest of six children, Paul always had to be thinking of others before himself. That behavior carried on into adulthood. Whenever he loves a person, he devotes his whole heart to them, which is why he was so crushed after his divorce. He tries to counsel his loved ones, but ultimately he respects their decision, even if the outcome hurts him. He would rather be heartbroken in order to see a friend happy. We see this raw emotion when Paul confesses his feelings to Olivia.

"You once said that love was worth fighting for. And I want to stay – I want to fight for you. But I can't blow up your world. You have Jack," he says.

Even though he broke his own heart in the process, Paul wanted Olivia to be happy. When he sees his loved ones happy, he is happy.

7. Paul is firm in his morals and sticks to his guns.

One cannot be a lawyer without being firm in beliefs, and Paul has no problem with that. His moral code dictates his personal and professional life. Whether he is prosecuting the boy with a DUI or explaining suspension to Rebecca, he stays true to what he believes in and never backs down from a fight – until Olivia bangs her gavel. His passion for justice drives him, which makes him a great lawyer and an even better man.

8. Paul listens to guidance and advice.

However, he is not so stubborn as to ignore the advice of others. Paul often submits to Olivia's guidance and is a willing student, even when they disagree. He follows what the judge decrees in the courtroom and also takes into account what she says concerning the rebellious Rebecca, acknowledging her experience and authority.

9. Paul has a motorcycle.

Dressed in all leather, riding that motorcycle – enough said.