Carmel, New York is a city in Putnam County, New York. As of the 2000 Census, its population is approximately 36,000 people.

Carmel, New York is home to the historic Putnam County Courthouse. It was built in 1814, and is still in use today, making it one of the oldest working courthouses in the United States.

Carmel is also the site of one of the many heroic sagas of the Revolutionary War, when Sybil Ludington rode through the area all night, warning of an impending British attack. She is often referred to as a female version of Paul Revere.

Carmel, New York is located about an hour's drive from New York City, the largest city in the United States, and many residents commute there for work.

Carmel, given its close proximity to the largest city in the country, is an option for families who want a quiet place to settle down, but don't want to keep the excitement of city life out of reach.

The legal profession of Carmel, New York is served by its close proximity to New York University, and Columbia University. Both of these universities have law schools which are considered to be among the best in the U.S. This means that the market in the area is very competitve for Carmel, New York lawyers.

If you have a legal problem, it's very likely that there is a Carmel, New York lawyer who can handle it.