Olena Ruth

Olena Ruth

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 15 years

Tax Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Tax

PO Box 17311, Denver, CO

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Hourly Rates

$ 270-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 15 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ruth Tax Law

PO Box 17311, Denver, CO, 80217

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Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Expert guidance during our family’s stressful tax crisis

When my 89-year-old dad made some very unfortunate tax mistakes, we didn't know where to turn. He hadn't filed the necessary paperwork or made the required payments, and the IRS ultimately levied his bank account, taking all of his money. It was an incredibly stressful situation. Olena was absolut...ely outstanding. She worked tirelessly to communicate with the IRS, gathered all the necessary documentation, and demonstrated that my dad had no assets. Thanks to her expertise and persistence, the IRS not only returned the money they had taken but also forgave his remaining tax debt. Beyond her knowledge, what impressed me most was her communication, follow-up, professionalism, kindness, and grace throughout the entire process. She kept us informed every step of the way and treated my dad with dignity and respect during a very difficult time. If you're facing tax issues, I cannot recommend Olena highly enough. She changed the outcome of what seemed like an impossible situation, and our family will always be grateful.

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

2022 - 2022

Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University School Of Tax

2019 - 2020

Partner, Tax Attorney, Merriam Law Firm, PC

2011 - 2019

Tax Attorney, Merriam Law Firm, PC

Associations

2015 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Taxation Law Section

Board Member

2014 - Present

Greater Denver Tax Counsel Association

Secretary/Treasurer

2011 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Education

2011

University of Denver

LL.M - Master of Laws

2010

University of Colorado School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2021

Presentation for Members

Tips for Effective Communication with the IRS During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021

American Bar Association

The Service of the Service: Interacting Now and in the Future, Virtual 2021 Fall Tax Meeting

2019

Future Tax Leaders’ National Conference 2019 – Powering Performance Through Innovation!

How to Handle Federal and State Tax Controversy

2017

Workshop

Small Business Tax Workshop

2016

Continued Legal Education presentation

Tax Issues in Divorce and Separation for Family Law Attorneys (co-speaker)

2016

Continued Legal Education presentation

Employment Tax Issues, co-speaker

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

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