Theodore Alatsas - Profile

Theodore Alatsas, Esq. was born to Greek immigrants in the early 1970s. Raised in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Theodore absorbed the values of diligence and community service from a young age. As a high-achieving student and community advocate, Theodore dedicated his time to supporting those in need. He pursued his education at Brooklyn Technical High School, New York University, and St. John’s University School of Law. Throughout his early adulthood, Theodore financed his education through hard work and simultaneously took on leadership roles in various civic groups, such as the Avenue U Merchants’ Association, Citizens for Neighborhood Action, Change NY, and the Joint Council of Kings County Boards of Trade. Theodore’s community contributions were acknowledged in publications like New York Newsday, the Bay News, and other local papers. Following law school, Theodore initiated his legal career in the same neighborhood where his family operated a Greek deli. Over time, he honed his expertise, specializing primarily in divorce & family law. His background as a community-based practitioner equips him to approach legal matters with both legal acumen and a compassionate touch, aiming to guide clients through the process with minimal stress. In 2020, Theodore collaborated on the New York edition of "Medicaid Secrets: How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs" with Gabriel Heiser. Theodore's dedication has garnered him recognition as a Top 10 lawyer for Family Law and Elder Law by Attorney and Practice Magazine in 2019 and 2020, membership in Lawyers of Distinction, a Top 10 ranking for client satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Lawyers, and an Elite Lawyers Top 10 in Family Law for 2020. He is esteemed by both clients and colleagues, evidenced by numerous five-star reviews.