Ryan Anderson
Ryan Anderson focuses his practice on Baxter Baker’s estates and trusts, tax, and business practice areas. Ryan assists clients in estate planning, probate, trust administration and guardianships. He also represents businesses, individuals and families in areas such as business planning, navigating the challenges associated with founding, owning, buying/selling and operating small-to-midsize businesses. Ryan is also experienced in representing clients before the IRS and Maryland Comptroller’s Office on income tax, estate tax and sales & use tax issues. Upon graduating law school, Ryan clerked for the Honorable Judge William O. Carr (now retired) in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Prior to joining the firm, Ryan worked in private practice in the Baltimore area, where he focused on State and Local Taxation (SALT), Trust and Estates and representing entrepreneurs in all aspects of their businesses. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys spending his time with his wife and son in Northern Baltimore County. He is also an avid hiker of the Appalachian Trail.University of Baltimore School of Law
Masters of Laws (L.L.M) – Taxation, 2019
Juris Doctorate, 2014
Bar Admissions
Maryland, 2014
District of Columbia, 2016
Court Admissions
United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 2015
United States Tax Court, 2017
Named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star – 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022
Memberships and Certifications
American Bar Association
Maryland Bar Association
-MSBA State Tax Study Group, Vice-Chair
HARFORD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
-Committee on Judicial Nominations Member
Partner
E-mail me: rla@bbsclaw.com
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Fax number: 410-230-3801
Biography

Ryan Anderson
Ryan Anderson focuses his practice on Baxter Baker’s estates and trusts, tax, and business practice areas. Ryan assists clients in estate planning, probate, trust administration and guardianships. He also represents businesses, individuals and families in areas such as business planning, navigating the challenges associated with founding, owning, buying/selling and operating small-to-midsize businesses.
Ryan is also experienced in representing clients before the IRS and Maryland Comptroller’s Office on income tax, estate tax and sales & use tax issues.
Upon graduating law school, Ryan clerked for the Honorable Judge William O. Carr (now retired) in the Circuit Court for Harford County.
Prior to joining the firm, Ryan worked in private practice in the Baltimore area, where he focused on State and Local Taxation (SALT), Trust and Estates and representing entrepreneurs in all aspects of their businesses.
Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys spending his time with his wife and son in Northern Baltimore County. He is also an avid hiker of the Appalachian Trail.
Practice Areas
Tax
Estates/Trusts
Business
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law
Masters of Laws (L.L.M) – Taxation, 2019
Juris Doctorate, 2014
Bar Admissions
- Maryland, 2014
- District of Columbia, 2016
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 2015
- United States Tax Court, 2017
Memberships, Certifications
- American Bar Association
- Maryland Bar Association
-MSBA State Tax Study Group, Vice-Chair - HARFORD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
-Committee on Judicial Nominations Member
Honors and Awards
Named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star – 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022
Baxter Baker Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers
Baxter Baker would like to congratulate Charles “Chad” Joseph and Michael Baxter for being recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027 in the areas of Medical Malpractice Defense and Healthcare Litigation.
Jury Finds in Favor of Defense in Medical Malpractice Trial
Congratulations to Charles “Chad” Joseph and Amanda Huff, who obtained a defense verdict for a board-certified otolaryngologist in a medical malpractice case. The case was tried in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.
Defense Verdict In Wrongful Death Case
Congratulations to Charles “Chad” Joseph and Amanda Huff, who obtained a defense verdict for a board-certified vascular surgeon in a wrongful death case. The case was tried in the Circuit Court for Baltimore
Chad Joseph & Fiona Puglese Obtain Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Congratulations to Charles “Chad” Joseph and Fiona Puglese, who obtained a defense verdict for a board-certified internal medicine physician in a wrongful death case. The case was tried in the
The Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is a federal law that became effective on January 1, 2024. The CTA requires Covered Entities to make a federal filing. The purpose of the
Baxter Baker Welcomes Luciana Brienza
Baxter Baker is pleased to welcome our newest associate, Luciana R. Brienza. Prior to joining the firm, Luciana clerked for the Honorable Nancy M. Purpura in the Circuit Court for Baltimore