Theodoros Basdekis

Theodoros Basdekis

Oneonta, NY recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Scarzafava & Basdekis PLLC

1 Best Lawyers award

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Awarded Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

Theo Basdekis has a longstanding dedication to representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, drawing on over three decades of experience. In the course of his career, he has received an AV Preeminent Rating from his peers and has been recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel for his work in his field. Additionally, he is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association's Top 100 lawyers and listed among NYS Super Lawyers. Theo practices at Scarzafava, Basdekis & Dadey, PLLC, a Tier 1 Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm as recognized by US News and World Report, with awards from Best Lawyers in America. The firm is known for achieving numerous million-dollar and multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of its clients. Beyond the courtroom, Theo contributes to the legal community by teaching mock trial at Syracuse Law School and SUNY Oneonta. His commitment to the profession was acknowledged with an appointment to the Judicial Election Qualification Committee by Chief Judge Judith Kaye. Residing in Oneonta, New York, Theo is married to his wife Teri and takes pride in being the father of three daughters. Learn more about Theo's legal work on his website.

Scarzafava & Basdekis PLLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Scarzafava & Basdekis PLLC logo

Overview

  • New England Law | Boston, J.D., graduated 1995
  • New England Law | Boston, J.D., graduated 1995

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Binghamton (2025)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Binghamton (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Case History

Cases
  • Finkle v. A.J. Eckert Co., Inc., 11A.D.3d 794, 783 N.Y.S.2d 110 (3rd Dep't 2004)

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