Theodoros Basdekis
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Oneonta, New York
Scarzafava & Basdekis, PLLC
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1996
Education: New England Law | Boston
Languages spoken: English, Greek
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Scarzafava & Basdekis, PLLC
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Oneonta, NY 13820 Visit website
Theodoros Basdekis of Scarzafava & Basdekis, PLLC, in Oneonta, New York, focuses primarily on personal injury claims resulting from automobile accidents. Since joining the New York State Bar Association in 1996, he has established himself as a committed advocate for injury victims throughout the tri-county area and surrounding regions, helping clients navigate the complex aftermath of accidents and pursue fair compensation.
After earning his B.A. magna cum laude from Le Moyne College in 1992, Mr. Basdekis received his J.D. from New England Law | Boston in 1995... His bilingual abilities in English and Greek further enhance his capacity to connect with and represent diverse clients in the Oneonta community.
As managing partner at his firm, Mr. Basdekis has cultivated a reputation for compassionate client service paired with tenacious advocacy. His professional standing is reflected in his numerous affiliations, including membership in the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. These connections allow him to stay current with evolving legal strategies while building a network that benefits his clients.
The legal community has recognized Mr. Basdekis's contributions through multiple accolades. His achievements include the prestigious AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell, inclusion in the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top 1% in both 2015 and 2016, and selection as Daily Star Lawyer of the Year in 2010. He has also been named among the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 under 40.
Mr. Basdekis's courtroom qualifications extend to multiple jurisdictions, with admissions to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of New York. This broad admittance enables him to represent clients across various venues when seeking justice for personal injuries.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1996, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.personalinjurylawyersoneonta.com/attorney/basdek...
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York State Bar Association, 2021
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2004
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1996
- New York, 1996
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Finkle v. A.J. Eckert Co., Inc., 11A.D.3d 794, 783 N.Y.S.2d 110 (3rd Dep't 2004)
- Renwick v. Oneonta High School, 77 A.D.3d, 1123, 909 N.Y.S.2d (3rd Dep't 2010)
- In re Great American Ins. Co. (Tomaino), 293 A.D.2d 944, 741 N.Y.S.2d 315 (3rd Dep't 2004)
- Karl v. Terbush, 63 A.D.3d 1359, 881 N.Y.S.2d 207 (3rd Dep't 2009)
- Polgar v. Syracuse University, 255 A.D.2d 780, 680 N.Y.S.2d 132 (3rd Dep't 1998)
Honors
- 5.0 AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs - 2023
- Best Lawyers 2020-2025
- America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
- Top Lawyer: Global Directory of Who's Who
- American Jurisprudence Award - Trial Practice
- Independent Judicial Qualification Commission, Sixth District
- Daily Star Lawyer of the Year - 2010
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top 1% - 2015 and 2016
- Upstate New York Super Lawyers - 2010, 2012 - 2013, 2015 - 2025
Educational Background
- Le Moyne College, B.A. - 1992, Honors: magna cum laude
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010, 2012 - 2013, 2015 - 2025