Tulsa Tax & Litigation Attorney
Clifford Ribner is a Tax Attorney, Litigator, and Trial Lawyer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Practice is limited to civil and criminal controversies and litigation, trials, and appeals of all kinds, including tax, constitutional, commercial, and estate litigation and controversies.
- Who he helps: people and closely held businesses already in a fight with the IRS or a state tax authority
- Where licensed: New York, Oklahoma; U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court, 10th & 4th Circuits
- Case types: IRS appeals, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, employment tax, delinquent returns, innocent spouse, criminal tax, and related tax litigation
- AV Preeminent Rated (highest possible peer-reviewed rating) by Martindale-Hubbell every year since 1985
- NYU Law School: J.D. (1977) and Lasker Scholar LL.M. (in Taxation) (1978)
- Cornell University: A.B. Magna Cum Laude (1973)
- Over 47 years experience in complex tax law and litigation, including multiple jury trials and appeals
Awards & recognition
AV Preeminent peer-reviewed Martindale-Hubbell rating continuously since 1985. Swipe to see more.
He gave me clarity on what to do, and what not to do. He gave me confidence in solving the problem. And he got RESULTS. I readily recommend Mr. Ribner to anyone who desires to resolve federal tax problems.
Tax controversies we handle
Most of the practice is tax controversy work for individuals and businesses, including closely held companies facing aggressive IRS or state action.
- IRS AppealsAppeal an IRS Revenue Agent or Revenue Officer action before it locks in, including assess…
- Offers in CompromiseWhen penalties and interest make full payment impossible, an Offer in Compromise can settl…
- Penalty AbatementThe IRS assesses penalties for many reasons, sometimes wrongly, unfairly, or against its o…
- Employment TaxEmployment tax problems can shut a business down. Payroll trust fund issues, worker classi…
- Delinquent ReturnsFalling behind on returns is dangerous and can raise criminal risk. Coming back into the s…
- Innocent SpouseThe IRS often tries to collect from one spouse for a liability that belongs to the other s…
Tulsa, Tulsa metro & Oklahoma
Office in downtown Tulsa at 320 So. Boston (320 S. Boston), Oklahoma 74103. Representation for Tulsa Tax Attorney and Tulsa metro matters, Oklahoma Tax Attorney work statewide, New York tax controversies, IRS matters nationwide, and federal courts including the U.S. Tax Court.
Visiting? Street parking meters are the quickest and least expensive option. Outside the metro? Prefer a FaceTime video conference. Map, directions & parking.
Why a specialized tax lawyer
IRS personnel resolve cases favorably when they worry about losing in court. Specialized tax training plus litigation experience raises that hazard for the government.
A CPA who prepared the return, especially under Circular 230 pressure, often cannot finish an aggressive audit or collection fight. That is when a tax litigator is needed. Read the resume for education, experience, reported cases, and bar memberships.
I say that as an attorney myself. Cliff did a superb job on my tax dispute. Not only did he address the relevant issue with the IRS in an extremely creative and persuasive way, he explained his approach and strategy to me in a manner that made it readily understandable.
Do you have an “impossible” tax law problem?
Ask any judge or lawyer you trust whether they would feel comfortable referring you. Referrals are how most clients come. Call 918-582-9200.
Tulsa Tax Attorney - Clifford N. Ribner - Oklahoma
Oklahoma Tax Attorney Clifford N. Ribner strictly limits the core of his practice to tax litigation and tax controversies with the taxing authorities (the IRS and state tax authorities such as the Oklahoma Tax Commission and similar enforcers in other states). Clients throughout Oklahoma and the entire USA.
If you need a Tulsa Tax Attorney, call 918-582-9200.
What to expect when you call
When you call Clifford Ribner's office, most likely you'll reach a receptionist first. If Mr. Ribner is available he'll take your call and simply explain his credentials and the types of cases that he takes, and how you can retain him. Mr. Ribner has over 47 years of legal experience and you will not find anyone more qualified.
The best part is that you're not speaking to a salesperson that pretends to listen to your story just to sign you up for a case that some junior attorney will have on their desk. You're speaking to an actual attorney. For this reason, Mr. Ribner cannot give you legal advice until after you have retained him, and he cannot listen to the details of your case.
Most "free consultations" you hear about are not from experienced attorneys; they are from legal-case-farms that put an experienced salesperson to close you under the disguise of free advice.
You are welcome to call these high-pressure salespeople first. When you're dealing with an "impossible" tax problem, and you're ready to hire someone who has a track record spanning decades, then please call Mr. Ribner's office at 918-582-9200.
Common questions
Where is Clifford N. Ribner's Tulsa tax attorney office?
The office is at 320 So. Boston (320 S. Boston), Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103, in downtown Tulsa's 320 South Boston Building. Call (918) 582-9200 or email [email protected].
Can I meet by phone or FaceTime instead of coming to Tulsa?
Yes. Clients outside the Tulsa metro — and many within Oklahoma, New York, and nationwide — often prefer a phone call or FaceTime video conference. Call (918) 582-9200 to request one.
What does a Tulsa tax attorney at this office handle?
Primary focus is tax controversy and tax litigation: IRS appeals, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, employment tax, delinquent returns, innocent spouse, criminal tax, IRS audit representation, tax liens, and federal and Oklahoma Tax Commission matters. He also handles selected civil and criminal trials and appeals as a trial lawyer.
Does the firm take construction, work-injury, or personal injury cases?
Construction matters are only for cases large enough to go to trial — not employee/employer disputes, work-injury claims, personal injury, or minor disagreements. Most retainers begin at $10,000 or more, for major civil or criminal representation that can involve hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.
Other litigation
The practice also includes civil and white-collar criminal litigation, trials, and appeals — tax, constitutional, commercial, and estate. Full practice list, construction limits, and engagement terms are on the Litigation page. Tax controversies remain the core focus; see Tax Attorney for IRS work.