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Derek J. Spada
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Biography
Derek J. Spada was born in Kingston, raised in Saugerties, and currently resides in Woodstock. He has successfully concluded thousands of personal injury cases since becoming an attorney. Mr. Spada is often assigned the most complex aspects of the firm’s cases. He is highly regarded by his peers and has become an especially accomplished appellate attorney.
Derek has handled more than 100 appeals and opposed nearly 1,000 summary judgment motions during his career.
He is also a distinguished trial attorney, having obtained the highest jury verdicts in Ulster County in 2021 and thus far in 2022.
Derek is highly regarded by his peers. He has been voted President of the Ulster County Bar Association for an unprecedented three terms, served as the Chair of the Ulster Country Board of Ethics from 2015 - 2022, and been a member of the Character and Fitness Committee for the Third Judicial Department since 2013. Derek has been active in organizations throughout the community and also coached his son’s Little League baseball team for several years.
Derek was named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list for several years and then has been named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers of New York State since 2018. He has been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer since 2018 and given an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
35%
24 years | 3,000 cases
Car Accident
25%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Slip and Fall Accident
15%
24 years | 750 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Licensed in Connecticut for 22 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 22 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Basch and Keegan
303 Clinton Ave, P.O. Box 4235, Kingston, NY, 12401
Basch & Keegan, LLP
6 Century Hill, Suite 3, Latham, NY, 12110
Basch & Keegan, LLP
272 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
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Derek J. Spada's Reviews
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Posted by Samantha | May 6, 2015
Excellent Personal Injury Attorney
I highly recommend Derek. I was severely injured when my car was struck by a truck. Derek listened to me and he helped me cope with my injuries, and he got a great settlement for me.
Posted by Mark | March 17, 2015
Derek Spada Motorcycle Accident representation
I rate Basch and Keegan Law firm and the services of Derek Spada as follows: A+ I am 100% satisfied with the outcome of my case. Its comforting to know that following my motorcycle accident I could feel completely confident in the proficiency, competency, professionalism, and thoroughness of my L...
Derek J. Spada's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Derek and I have been working together at Basch & Keegan for over three years. I can say without hesitation that he is one of the brightest and knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in upstate New York. Derek's grasp of civil procedure and personal injury law is unmatched. He is a Top Forty Under Forty Trial Lawyer and Rising Star SuperLawyer. He leads his peers in trial experience and winning appeals. No other lawyer in the Hudson Valley has handled as many appeals or argued in the Court of Appeals. Derek is a major player in the Hudson Valley legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New York State, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 10 under 40 Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney, Basch & Keegan
Associations
2011 - 2012
Ulster County Bar AssociationPresident
2010 - 2010
Ulster County Bar AssociationVice President
2004 - 2009
Ulster County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2003 - 2015
Ulster County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
D.T. v. Rich
Appellate victory
Barley v. Robert J. Wilkins, Inc.
Appellate victory
Shelley v. McCutcheon
Appellate victory
Lacasse v. Sorbello
Appellate victory
Paterno v. Strimling
Appellate victory
Education
2002
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Collage of Saint Rose
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Applying The Rules of Evidence
Expert Testimony and Evidence
2012
Litigating UM & SUM Cases
Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Claims
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is my husband entitled to half of my lawsuit money ?
09 Sep 2021
Q&A
How do I get my auto insurance to pay a medical bill without first paying out of pocket?
25 Aug 2021