Background

Carl C. Pohle is a life long native of St. Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing law in the St. Louis metropolitan area for over 30 years.

During your first, cost free consultation, Carl will spend whatever time is needed to fully explore your needs and concerns.  There will be no surprises and no pressure whatever.  Sit back and relax.

Carl attended the Clayton School District from Kindergarten through his High School graduation in 1979.  He received his B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Michigan in 1983.  He then received his Juris Doctoris degree from the St. Louis University School of Law in 1986.  He continued his education while in the Masters of Law program at Washington University, studying advanced topics such as Estate Planning and Drafting, Federal Income Taxation and ERISA Law (federal retirement laws).  

Carl began his legal career in 1986 at the large St. Louis law firm of Evans & Dixon.  He left Evans & Dixon in 1995 and then practiced with smaller, well known St. Louis law firms and highly acclaimed attorneys.  He then established his own law firm of Carl C. Pohle, Attorney at Law, where he remains today. 

Carl is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois. He is a member in good standing of the Missouri Bar and the Illinois Bar.

Practice Highlights

Carl has extensive experience in preparing Wills (from simple to complex), Trusts (revocable, irrevocable, special needs, etc.), Powers of Attorney for financial purposes, Powers of Attorney for healthcare purposes and Living Wills.

He has comprehensive experience in handling all types of Probate matters (from very small to extremely large Estates) as well as Trust Administration matters of all kinds.

Carl also has very broad experience in numerous aspects of Business Law and Real Estate Transactions.

Continuing Knowledge of the Law

Carl stays up to date with always changing state and federal laws. He regularly attends numerous scholarly lectures and seminars to refresh and expand his legal skills.  He has always exceeded the minimum Bar requirements for continuing legal education and ethics.

Repeat Clients

Carl is proud that so many of his clients have repeatedly returned to him for his advice and counseling.  He also takes great pride in the numerous referrals he receives from his long-standing clients. Building lasting relationships with clients is of utmost importance.

Office Location

Carl's office is conveniently located in central, downtown Clayton. The area has very ample street parking and indoor garage parking is provided, too. His office is also easily accessible to the disabled.