Attorneys
Thomas V. Backis - Partner
Phone: 212-341-4244
Email: tbackis@lskdnylaw.com
Born and bred in Brooklyn, Tom has over 20 years of experience litigating cases in the state and federal courts encompassing greater New York City and northern New Jersey. His practice involves representing clients in complex, high-exposure claims in construction, transportation, premises liability and security matters, as well defending transportation, construction and retail clients before regulatory tribunals.
Tom has been with LSKD since 2009 and is committed to carrying forward our founding philosophy of relationships, responsiveness and results. Throughout his time at LSKD, Tom has secured consistently exceptional results for the firm's clients by combining his legal expertise with a dogged advocacy.
An active member of the community, Tom is a member of Staten Island Community Board 2 and coaches Catholic Youth Organization basketball.
Publications/Speeches
- The New Normal: Navigating Recent Changes of the Court Rules, 2021
- Surveillance and Background Investigation in the Defense Against Damages, 2019
- The Emerging Legal Landscape: What Every Asset Protection Executive Should Know to Mitigate Risk, 2014
Bar Admissions
New York
New Jersey
Memberships
Staten Island Community Board 2
Iron Hills Civic Association
Squadron A Association
Practice Areas
Education
- 2001 J.D. Hofstra University School of Law
- 1998 B.A. St. Francis College
