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Carl R. Vahl

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  • Olean, NY
  • Licensed for 36 years
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About Carl

Attorney Carl R. Vahl has more than 35 years of experience in the areas business and corporate law, commercial real estate, buying and selling businesses, mediation and arbitration, divorce, trials, lawsuits, Not-For Profit law, general practice, wills. Attorney Vahl is a seasoned advocate, negotiator, mediator and legal counselor. Since 1985 he has represented clients in all New York State courts, handling literally thousands of lawsuits, complex business transactions and other legal matters. Attorney Vahl handles contested and uncontested divorces including, high asset cases, no fault divorce, friendly divorces, collaborative divorces, child custody disputes, Separation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Domestic Partnerships​, QDRO' and DRO's, divorce and family mediation. In addition Attorney Vahl also handles Guardianships, Wills and Estates, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Advance Medical Directives.​

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Practice areas

OtherLawsuits and disputesMediationDivorce and separationBusiness
  1. 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.

    37 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Divorce and separation: 29%

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

    37 years, 3,500 cases

  3. 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.

    22 years, 500 cases

  4. Lawsuits and disputes: 10%

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

    37 years, 1,000 cases

  1. Elder law: 5%

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

    37 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Carl R. Vahl Attorney at Law

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

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYDue to Register within 30 Days of Birthday198502/28/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers7
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
District Foundation Service AwardRotary District 70902007
Paul Harris Fellow, multipleRotary InternationalN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PrincipalPeaceMaker Mediation1999 - Present
OwnerLaw Office of Carl R. Vahl1991 - Present
Associate AttorneyWagner & Hart1989 - 1990
Associate AttorneySaperston and Day, PC.1986 - 1989
ClerkUnited States Attorney's Office1984 - 1985
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
New York State Council of Divorce MediatorsMember2015 - Present
Directions in Independent Living, IncPresident2008 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember1985 - Present
Cattaraugus County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Association for Conflict ResolutionFormer MemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Carl Vahl's Food and Law BlogIt's Your Money, Collect it and Protect it.2015
Carl Vahl's Food and Law BlogMore on Crucial Life and Death Decisions2015
Carl Vahl's Food and Law BlogDivorce without Disaster2015
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Vermont Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1984
University of Copenhagen Faculty of LawCertificate1980
State University Of New York at FredoniaBA - Bachelor of Arts1980
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
NAMISpecial Needs Trusts and Guardianships2013
Rotary InternationalSustainability of World Community Service Projects2010
National Press ClubHand Drilled Water Wells2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Hauzinger v. Hauzingerfavorable

Reviews

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Business Expansion Advice

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I'm the President/CEO of an integrated marketing company based in Olean, NY. I talked to Carl Vahl about the possibility of expanding into a new business category. Carl provided excellent advice...and even took the time to emai additional information to me after the telephone appointment. Carl's insights made it easier for me to weigh the benefits and potential risks of this new business venture. I would highly recommend Carl Vahl to other business owners.
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Excellent customer service

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I've worked with Carl Vahl quite frequently, as he has represented my previous buyers and sellers during real estate transactions. It's always a pleasure working with him. He is prompt, accurate and very service oriented. I give him my highest recommendation !

A lawyer that is knowledgable, personable and proactive.

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My company engaged Carl to help us navigate the legal requirements for inventory disposal requirements of inventory abandoned by a client. Carl researched the provided a clear plan of action. He was incredible in helping us meet all legal requirements, made contact with an auction house, arranged for meetings with the auctioneer and advised procedurally what we can and cannot do. In addition, Carl revised our service agreement to include language that would help provide a course of action should the same result again. We have since engaged him for sales tax research and advice. I find Carl to be knowledgeable, helpful and proactive. Truly a pleasure having worked with him.

Divorce

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My divorce was handled with professionalism and efficiency. All of my questions were answered, and recommendations were made which helped the entire process. I will not be getting divorced again, but if I were, I would recommend Carl.

Outstanding Attorney!

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Carl is an outstanding attorney! He has helped me with multiple real estate transactions. Always in a very professional and timely manor. He is very customer oriented. He goes above and beyond for his clients.

Highly recommend

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Carl is the best lawyer I have had the pleasure of dealing with.I had a very bazaar case I think he will ever come across . With all his hard work and knowledge and determination I am where I am today because of him.I am truly blessed to have had him in my corner and continue to retain him with all other needs I may have that may need legal advise.

Excellent Attorney

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Attorney Vahl has represented me in several domestic relation matters over the past year or so. I hired Mr. Vahl when I became unsatisfied with the services of another attorney. Attorney Vahl was always extremely professional, knowledgeable, and courteous in and out of the Court room. His work ethics and morals never waivered and was very prominent in his work and in the Court room. He took the time to explain the law and how the legal system works. He responded promptly to phone calls and emails, as well as, always showed up on time to court appearances. I highly recommend Attorney Vahl.

Compassionate and sincere lawyer

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Mr. Vahl is one of the most compassionate and sincere lawyers I have worked with. He is helpful and insightful as well. He made the entire process as easy as possible. I highly recommend him.

House and Will

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Carl was excellent. Laid back and easy to relate to, but made sure everything was done correctly. He was great.

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Holly Regoli, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 3, 2016
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Mr. Vahl is well respected in the community and I would recommend him to handle your legal needs.

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