About Ruth Koller
Ruth Koller Burke is a partner at Koller Herlihy LLP, a full-service confidence and estate regulation company positioned in Walnut Creek, California. With over 25 years of experience in the area of law, she focuses on estate making plans, trust administration, and probate. Her broad background includes each property making plans and legal proceedings, which lets in her to navigate complicated legal fields successfully. Ruth has represented Fortune 500 companies within the preparation and trial of hundreds of instances, honing her skills in managing all elements of property planning and trust administration. Ruth earned her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1995, where she developed a strong foundation in legal principles.
Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Service from the University of California, Riverside. Her academic achievements laid the groundwork for a successful legal career. After being licensed to the State Bar of California in the identical year, she began her journey in the legal profession, at the beginning managing her own law practice. Before co-founding Koller Herlihy LLP in 2013, Ruth served as a tax representative at PricewaterhouseCoopers, the place she gained valuable insights into tax implications related to property planning. In 2011, she joined Barr & Barr Attorneys in Danville, California.
During her time there, she targeted on will and confidence litigation, nursing home abuse legal proceedings, and conservatorships. This knowledge in addition solidified her talent in handling contentious household dynamics that often occur in property things. Koller Herlihy LLP officially opened its doorways in March 2023, marking a significant milestone in Ruth’s profession. The firm is devoted to offering complete legal services in trust and property regulation, and Ruth’s unique mix of experience enhances the company’s capacity to serve its clients effectively. She is a member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, specifically in the Estate Planning and Probate Section, as well as the East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers.
These affiliations keep her related to the most modern developments in her area. Beyond her professional achievements, Ruth is deeply dedicated to public service work. She has served as a Board Member for numerous philanthropic organizations, which includes Boys Team Charity and National Charity League. Born and raised in Lafayette, Ruth returned to Lamorinda to raise her household, emphasizing her connection to the area people. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, she is nicely-equipped to serve clients, ensuring that her legal expertise is available to all.
