Andrew E. DeBord

Andrew is a partner in the Vorys Cincinnati office and a member of the tax group.  His practice is focused on real property tax valuation disputes and appeals throughout the United States.  Andrew has obtained substantial real estate tax reductions for retail, office, industrial, multifamily and other types of commercial properties in more than 20 states.  In addition to appearing before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals and more than 25 county boards of revision in Ohio, Andrew has appeared before numerous other state and local tax appeal boards across the country on behalf of taxpayers. 

Career highlights include:

• successfully reducing the value of a suburban office complex by over $6.3 million resulting in property tax savings of more than $535,000
• successfully reducing the value of a retail property by over $9.5 million resulting in property tax savings of more than $820,000
• successfully reducing the value of a CBD office tower by more than $3.5 million resulting in property tax savings of more than $150,000
• successfully reducing the value of a retail property by over $3.4 million resulting in property tax savings of more than $260,000

Notable national experience includes:

• representing taxpayers before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals
• representing taxpayers before the Minnesota Tax Court
• representing taxpayers before the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals
• representing taxpayers before the Utah State Tax Commission
• representing taxpayers before the Michigan Tax Tribunal
• representing taxpayers in California before numerous county assessment appeal boards
• obtaining pro hac vice admission in Pennsylvania courts for property tax appeal matters

Prior to joining Vorys, Andrew was a senior real estate tax manager for Macy’s, Inc.  In this role, he was responsible for conducting real estate tax appeals and litigation for a national portfolio of urban flagship stores, mall department stores, distribution centers and office buildings.  Prior to joining Macy’s, Inc., Andrew worked as an associate attorney and tax consultant for a national property tax law firm.

Andrew received his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law and his MBA from the University of Dayton School of Business.  He received his B.A. from The College of Wooster and is a member of Wooster’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Honors & Recognitions

Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Tax Law, 2021-2023

Professional & Community Activities

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Member

Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT), Member

Ohio State Bar Association, Member