Biography

After completing his Master's Degree in Criminology, Andre went on to study law at the University of Victoria. After articling with Lindsay Kenney (a Vancouver firm), he joined the Tax Litigation section of the federal Department of Justice (Vancouver). In his three years at the Department of Justice, Andre advised on various tax matters and argued tax cases in the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal - all on behalf of the tax collector.

In 1998, Andre joined Dwyer Tax Lawyers and started to act on behalf of taxpayers. He has contested tax reassessments and has defended clients against tax evasion charges. He also provides tax and estate planning advice.

Andre teaches tax to Victoria Bar Admission Course students, has lectured for the British Columbia Institute of Chartered Accountants and is a frequent speaker on tax-related matters to other groups.

1. Canadian Bar Association
2. Law Society of British Columbia

1. Lecturer for Tax Update Course, Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia (Victoria sessions, 2001).
2. Instructor in Tax Law, Professional Legal Training Course (Victoria session of the British Columbia Bar Admission Course).
3. Instructor, CGA Certification Program, Vancouver (1997).