About David
David S. De Jong: Tax Law and Litigation Attorney in Montgomery County, Maryland
David S. De Jong is a distinguished tax law attorney with over 40 years of experience at Stein Sperling’s nationally recognized tax law group. He has been instrumental in maintaining the collegial, small-firm feel that characterizes Stein Sperling while helping its tax department grow into a powerful regional powerhouse.
Practice Areas
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax Law
- Litigation and Controversy - Trusts and Estates
David has been a co-author of J.K. Lasser’s book, 'Year-Round Tax Strategies,' for 16 years and is frequently quoted in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. He has testified multiple times as an expert witness in tax, estate, business valuation, and income matters.
Awards
- Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax by Best Attorney USA (2015-2020)
- Recognized: Tax Law by Best Attorney USA (2015-2020)
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates by Best Attorney USA (2015-2020)
- Celebrated as a Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland for multiple years
- Celebrated as a Top 100 Attorneys in Washington, D.C. for multiple years
- Celebrated by the Bar Association of Montgomery County with an Honorary Life Bar Leader award (2008)
- Trained in collaborative law and mediation, David is available to assist divorcing parties in resolving their differences.
Affiliations
- Firms: Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC
- The American Academy of Attorney-CPAs (National President, prominent award for lifetime service to the organization in 2009)
- Bar Association of Montgomery County (President’s Citation for Distinguished Service in 2008 and Honorary Life Bar Leader Award in 2008)
Education & Credentials
- Universities: Washington and Lee University, University of Maryland, Georgetown University
- Bar Admissions: State of Maryland and District of Columbia
David S. De Jong is a highly regarded tax law attorney with extensive experience in litigation and controversy matters, particularly in the areas of Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, and more.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Recognized: Tax Law
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates
- Best Lawyers (2015-2020)
- Maryland Super Lawyer (2007-2019); Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland (2013-2019); Top 50 Attorneys in Maryland (2009-2010)
- Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer (2007-2018); Top 100 Attorneys in Washington, D.C. (2009-2010, 2012-2017, 2018)
- Bar Association of Montgomery County, President’s Citation for Distinguished Service (2008)
- Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation, Honorary Lifetime Bar Leader (2008)
- Washingtonian; Top Estate Planners (1994, 2009); Top Tax Lawyers (2011-2019)
- American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants; Louis S. Goldberg Memorial Award for lifetime service (2009)
- CPA Magazine; Top 50 IRS Representation Practitioners (2008); 40 Top Tax Advisors to Know In a Recession (2009)
- National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, State Chapter Presidents’ Leadership Award (2007)
- SmartCEO Magazine; Power Players Finalist (2013); Greater Washington Legal Elite (2006-2009; 2012-2013)
- Worth Magazine, Top 100 Attorneys in the United States (2006)
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent peer review rating
