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Derek J. Spada

Basch Keegan & Spada

Kingston, NY

23+ Years Experience
Licensed in 2 States
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About Derek

Derek J. Spada was born in Kingston, raised in Saugerties, and currently resides in Woodstock. He is an exceptional litigator and has successfully concluded thousands of personal injury cases since becoming an attorney. Derek 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 utilized his strong writing skills to handle more than 125 appeals and more than 1,000 summary judgment motions during his career. Derek is also a distinguished trial attorney. Using strategic and...

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Education

Bachelor of Arts

College of Saint Rose

Juris Doctor

Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University

Oxford University

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers, Upstate New York

2025

#1 Best Lawyer in the Hudson Valley

2024

Chronogrammy Winner, Basch & Keegan Best Law Firm of the Hudson Valley

2021

Super Lawyers Rising Star

Rising Star · 2017

Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer review rating: AV Preeminent

Professional Associations

Ulster County Bar Association (President 2011, 2017, 2021)Ulster County Board of Ethics (Chair 2015 - 2022)Character and Fitness Committee for the Third Judicial Department (2013 - 2023)Cardozo Moot Court Honor Society (2000-2002)
Kingston, NY
4.6 rating (156 reviews)
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