PARTNER, TAX

Derek joined LGA with the merger of Vasil Dowd Silveira, CPA’s in 2019, where he was a partner. He brings a personal and understandable approach to complex and far-reaching tax situations. His experience includes working with multi-state companies and in-bound foreign entities, and on business taxation issues for flow-through entities and their owners. He also has provided income tax planning and compliance for individuals with emerging wealth and individuals with ultra-high net-worth along with related real estate and business tax and consulting for their companies. 

Education

• University of Massachusetts Amherst: Bachelor of Science
• Northeastern University: Masters of Science in Taxation

Professional Affiliations

• Financial Executives International (FEI)
• Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSPCA)
• Northeastern University Graduate Taxation Program, Instructor
• Former Chair of the Nominating Committee for the Charlestown YMCA’s Board of Directors
• Former Board Member and Assistant Treasurer for the Charlestown Shepherd School

Personal

Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids at their home in Boston, as well as spending time outside, at a family home in Vermont.