Tyler Q. Dahl – Owner & Principal Attorney

Tyler Q. Dahl is the founder of the Dahl Law Group and earned his Master’s (LLM) in Tax Law and is a Certified Tax Coach. Throughout his extensive career working on various matters in the fields of Probate, Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Business Law, Asset Protection, and Tax Law, he has gained a high degree of legal expertise and the critical problem-solving skills necessary to develop effective, creative solutions to complex legal issues. Mr. Dahl’s practice specifically focuses on tax law, including estate and income tax reduction strategies for business owners and real estate investors. He has also been recognized as an expert on the topic of legal ethics relating to technology, as well as streamlining technology to increase law firm efficiencies.

Mr. Dahl is an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and in his free time enjoys spending his time outdoors with his wife, two children, and dog, Heisenberg. He 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, and is a fluent Spanish speaker.

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
  • B.S., International Business, Management & Technology, and Spanish – University of Wisconsin-La Crosse – La Crosse, Wisconsin

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Sacramento County Bar Association
  • Solo/Small Practice Division of the Sacramento County Bar Association
  • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • American Institute of Certified Tax Planners
  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • North County Bar Association (San Diego)

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
  • Sacramento Magazine Award – Tyler was named to Sacramento Magazine’s 2023 Top Lawyers list for Estate Planning & Probate
  • Sacramento Bee Firm Award – Dahl Law Group was a 2023 Sacramento Favorites Winner in Estate Law

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

PUBLICATIONS