Mr. Dahl possesses a high degree of legal expertise and the critical problem solving skills necessary to develop effective, creative solutions to complex legal issues. He is a Certified Tax Coach and has successfully completed bilingual legal externships in Central and South America, and is a fluent Spanish-speaker. Mr. Dahl is active in the community as well, serving on boards and staying active with local non-profits.
In his free time, Mr. Dahl enjoys spending his time outdoors hiking and kayaking with his wife and his dog, Heisenberg. Mr. Dahl also enjoys traveling abroad to experience other cultures. Throughout his educational and professional career, he has traveled to and lived in over 10 different countries in Europe and Latin America.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- L.L.M. (Master’s) in Tax Law – Western Michigan University – Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Certified Tax Coach (CTC) Certification – American Institute of Certified Tax Planners
- J.D., International Legal Studies and Business Law – University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law – Sacramento, California
- International Law Student Exchange Program – Universidad Francisco de Vitoria – Pozuelo de Alárcon, Madrid, Spain
- McGeorge Inter-American Law Program Attendee – University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law – Antigua, Guatemala
- B.S., International Business, Management & Technology, and Spanish – University of Wisconsin-La Crosse – La Crosse, Wisconsin
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE
- Associate Managing & Technical Editor for McGeorge Global Business & Development Law Journal, Volume 26 – Sacramento, California
- Legal Extern at Hughes & Hughes Abogados – Montevideo, Uruguay
- Legal Extern at the Secretariat for Environmental Matters for the Central American Free Trade Agreement – Dominican Republic (CAFTA-DR) – Guatemala City, Guatemala
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Board Member – Solo/Small Practice Division of the Sacramento County Bar Association
- Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- American Institute of Certified Tax Planners
- Vistage International
HONORS/AWARDS
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars List – Northern California 2022
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars List – Northern California 2021
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars List – Northern California 2020
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars List – Northern California 2019
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars List – Northern California 2018
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars List – Northern California 2017
- Robert J. Traynor Honor Society Member
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Successor Liability in Business Acquisitions – Sacramento Law Library
- Force Majeure Clauses & Termination/Cancellation Issues related to COVID-19 – Sacramento Law Library
- Business Owner’s Guide to Death & Taxes – Vistage International
- Contracts 101 – Better Business Bureau of Sacramento
- Estate Planning for Realtors – First American Title
- Legal Issues in Business Formation, Maintenance, Transfer, and Continuation Strategies – Financial Planning Association of Northern California
- Ethics & Legal Technology – Sacramento County Bar Association and Sacramento Law Library
- Estate Planning and Continuation Strategies for Small Business Owners – Better Business Bureau of Sacramento
- Estate Planning With Buy-Sell Agreements: Buy-Sell Plan Options, Key Provisions, Formulas, Valuation, Funding – Strafford Webinar Panel
