Carl R. Vahl

Carl R. Vahl

also known as Law Office of Carl R. Vahl

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 41 years

Business Lawyer at Olean, NY
Practice Areas: Business, Divorce & Separation, Mediation ... +2 more

2656 West State Street., Ste 510, Olean, NY

About Carl

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 31%

SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE WITH SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES. FORMATION, CONSULTATION, BUYING AND SELLING. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, LEASES, HANDLED NUMEROUS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR TRANSACTIONS.

42 years | 1,000 cases

31%
Divorce and Separation 29%

ONE OF THE MOST EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS IN WESTERN NEW YORK. SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE IN HIGH ASSET, HIGH INCOME CASES.

42 years | 3,500 cases

29%
Mediation 25%

THE MOST EXPERIENCED DIVORCE AND FAMILY MEDIATORS IN SOUTHWESTERN NEW YORK, CUSTODY, SUPPORT, BUSINESS AND PERSONAL DISPUTES. MEDIATION FOR DIVORCE AND FAMILY DISPUTES. ONE OF THE MOST EXPERIENCES MEDIATORS IN WESTERN NEW YORK.

27 years | 500 cases

25%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE IN JURY AND NON-JURY TRIALS, CONTRACT DISPUTES, LANDOWNER DISPUTES, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL DISPUTES.

42 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Elder Law 5%

HEALTH CARE PROXY AND ADVANCED MEDICAL DIRECTIVES AND WILLS. POWERS OF ATTORNEY. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

42 years | 1,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Carl R. Vahl Attorney at Law

2656 West State Street., Ste 510, Olean, NY, 14760

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Carl R. Vahl's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Sarah | March 20, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

No hesitation

Carl Vahl is an amazing attorney. He works with you, and is affordable. Very quick response time and keeps you updated on your case. I would recommend him to anyone with no hesitation.

Posted by Jeff | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I would highly recommend using Carl’s services. He was ver professional thought out the whole process and answered any and all questions I had in a timely manner. He helped make the process go smoothly.

Posted by Robert | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce mitigation

Did a great job, easy to work with. Obviously a divorce is a difficult time but he made it as easy as possible. I would recommend

Posted by Rhamyn | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent!

I have retained Mr. Vahl's services several times over the last 21 years for both real estate transactions and sensitive family matters. Most recently, he represented me in my divorce proceedings. He has always been nothing but extremely professional and expedient. I appreciate that he always takes t...he time to thoroughly answer any questions, explain the processes and timelines, and gives progress status updates. His approach is very personal and thoughtful, understanding and empathetic to those litigating stressful and sensitive matters such as divorce. I would highly recommend his services for any legal matters!

Posted by Eric | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helpful and Considerate

Mr. Vahl represented me throughout my divorce proceedings. Throughout the process he always responded to my emails, answers my questions, and was willing to meet with me whenever needed.

See All Client Reviews

Carl R. Vahl's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Carl
Holly Patricia Regoli headshot
Holly Regoli

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Vahl is well respected in the community and I would recommend him to handle your legal needs."

View All Endorsements
Tucker Cleveland Stanclift headshot
Tucker Stanclift

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

2007

District Foundation Service Award, Rotary District 7090

N/A

Paul Harris Fellow, multiple, Rotary International

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Principal, PeaceMaker Mediation

1991 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Carl R. Vahl

1989 - 1990

Associate Attorney, Wagner & Hart

1986 - 1989

Associate Attorney, Saperston and Day, PC.

1984 - 1985

Clerk, United States Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

New York State Council of Divorce Mediators

Member

2008 - Present

Directions in Independent Living, Inc

President

1985 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Cattaraugus County Bar Association

Member

Association for Conflict Resolution

Former Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hauzinger v. Hauzinger

favorable

See More Legal Cases

Education

1984

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Copenhagen Faculty of Law

Certificate

1980

State University Of New York at Fredonia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

NAMI

Special Needs Trusts and Guardianships

2010

Rotary International

Sustainability of World Community Service Projects

2010

National Press Club

Hand Drilled Water Wells

Publications

2015

Carl Vahl's Food and Law Blog It's Your Money, Collect it and Protect it.

2015

Carl Vahl's Food and Law Blog More on Crucial Life and Death Decisions

2015

Carl Vahl's Food and Law Blog Divorce without Disaster

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution