Attorneys

Thomas V. Backis   -  Partner

Phone: 212-341-4244
Email: tbackis@lskdnylaw.com

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 companies at regulatory tribunals.

Tom has been with LSKD since 2009 and is committed to carrying out our founding philosophy of relationships, responsiveness and results. Throughout his time at LSKD, Tom has secured consistently superior 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 Emerging Legal Landscape: What Every Asset Protection Executive Should Know to Mitigate Risk, 2014
  • Surveillance and Background Investigation in the Defense Against Damages, 2019
  • The New Normal: Navigating Recent Changes of the Court Rules, 2021
     


Bar Admissions

New York
New Jersey
 


Memberships

Staten Island Community Board 2
Iron Hills Civic Association
Squadron A Association

 



Education

  • 2001 J.D. Hofstra University School of Law
  • 1998 B.A. St. Francis College