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 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.
Theodoros "Theo" Basdekis
Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Biography
Locations
Languages
- Spanish
- Greek
- English
Education
- Le Moyne College, B.A., graduated 1992
- New England Law | Boston, J.D., graduated 1995
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2004
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1996
Affiliations
- American Association for Justice (AAJ) - Member
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- New York State Bar Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

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
Awards:
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%
AV Preeminent Rating Martindale Hubbell
National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100
Super Lawyers - 2010, 2012 - 2013, 2015 - 2025
Additional Information
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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