Profilo
DeAndré Morrow is an accomplished attorney whose practice is dedicated to navigating the complex landscape of state and local taxation (SALT), with a particular focus on tax regimes in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With deep experience representing both businesses and individuals, DeAndré advises clients on a comprehensive array of tax matters, including sales and use, income, property, franchise, motor fuel, documentary transfer, and transient occupancy taxes. He regularly negotiates sales and use tax sharing agreements on behalf of clients, helping them pursue valuable tax benefits for their operations and investments. His counsel spans the full spectrum of SALT issues, from tax planning and compliance to audit defense and litigation.
DeAndré is a trusted advocate for clients at all stages of the tax controversy lifecycle, regularly representing them before state and local tax authorities during audits, collections, administrative appeals, and court proceedings. He has a proven track record of negotiating settlements and voluntary disclosure agreements, and is adept at crafting creative solutions to complex tax challenges.
A recognized thought leader in the SALT community, DeAndré is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences, including the Council On State Taxation, the American Bar Association, Institute of Professionals in Taxation, and numerous other industry events. His presentations and published articles provide valuable insights on emerging developments and best practices in state and local taxation.
Prior to his work in private practice, DeAndré served as a tax attorney in the Revenue Administration Division of the Comptroller of Maryland. In this capacity, he provided critical guidance to government officials and the public on Maryland’s revenue laws and regulations, and played an instrumental role in advising both legislative and executive branches on the fiscal and legal implications of proposed tax legislation. This government experience informs his practice today, enabling him to effectively collaborate with tax agencies, anticipate regulatory developments, and develop strategic legislative strategies for his clients.
Concentrations
- State and Local Tax (SALT)
- Internet tax and electronic commerce tax issues
- Real estate purchase and sale
- Government relations
- Voluntary disclosures
- Unclaimed property
Competenze
Esperienze Professionali - Attività Accademiche
- Staff Tax Attorney, Comptroller of Maryland, Revenue Administration Division
Riconoscimenti e Premi
- Team Member, a Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2023
- Honoree, The National Black Lawyers, “Top 40 Under 40,” 2017
- Council Member, Tax Section, Maryland State Bar Association, 2019-Present
- Chair, Legislative Committee
- Member, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation
- Member, Annual Conference State Income Tax Committee, 2020-Present
- Vice Chair, Annual Conference State Income Tax Committee, 2023
- Chair, D.C. Bar Tax Section, State and Local Tax Committee, 2019-2021
- Member, Council on State Taxation, 2017-Present
- Co-author of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Chambers and Partners 2022 US Regional Real Estate Guide
- Co-author of 2019 and 2020 revisions to real property tax and personal property tax sections of the Chapter 31 (Taxation) of the D.C. Practice Manual (D.C. Bar Publication)
- Author of 2021 revision to real property tax and personal property tax sections of the Chapter 31 (Taxation) of the D.C. Practice Manual (D.C. Bar Publication)
- Chair, Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, 2014-2017
- Co-Chair, Raising the Bar Initiative Committee, Washington Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, 2014-2015
Formazione
- Laurea magistrale in Giurisprudenza, Charleston School of Law
- Diploma di maturità, Lafayette College
- District of Columbia
- Maryland