Todd Basile

Todd Basile, Aviation Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Aviation, Business, and General

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Boston, MA

Practicing aviation in Boston since 2011.

15+
Years practicing
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Todd Basile is a shareholder based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Aviation, Business, and General. Todd has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Based in
Boston, MA
Experience
over 15 years
Known for
Aviation · Business · General
  • Handles Aviation, Business, and General matters from Boston, MA.
  • Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Todd Basile: Todd Basile is a shareholder based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Aviation, Business, and General. Todd has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Areas of practice

Todd's practice areas in Boston

Todd concentrates on aviation, business, general, health care, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Todd handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Aviation cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Todd takes aviation matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Todd takes business matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.

General cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Todd takes general matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Todd takes health care matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.

IP cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Todd takes ip matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.

Biography

Todd Basile, aviation attorney serving Boston

Todd Basile is a shareholder based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Aviation, Business, and General. Todd has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Todd works from Boston, Massachusetts and takes on aviation matters across the region.

Todd is a patent & tech transactions attorney and former helicopter engineer, drawing on more than 15 years of legal and industry experience to help technology companies protect and commercialize their innovations. In particular, his practice focuses on:

Patents - Developing strategic patent portfolios geared towards attracting investment, protecting market share, and other legal goals
Tech Transactions - Negotiating industry and customer partnerships while protecting your technology and minimizing business disruption should future problems arise
Software Licensing - Navigating numerous software-related legal issues for various licensing models including IP and data ownership, terms of use, and open source software (OSS) risks
M&A and Investment - Helping investors understand what they are buying and mitigating the associated risks; helping sellers position their technology assets to maximize company valuation and attract funding opportunities

Todd is also a Part 107 drone pilot who frequently speaks at robotics and drone conferences on various intellectual property, data, and regulatory matters. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was an engineer at Bell Helicopter where he designed cutting-edge aerospace technologies and software. Todd also helped develop electromechanical control systems for military drones at Smiths Aerospace during his undergraduate studies at Georgia Tech, and clerked at St. Jude Medical’ s Neuromodulation Division during law school.

Concentrations

• Patent and trademark prosecution
• Technology transactions
• Software and IP licenses
• Freedom-to-operate (FTO) assessments
• IP diligence in investment and M&A deals

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

• Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law, 2025
• Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2020-2024
• Listed, D Magazine, 2020-2023
• Best Lawyers in Dallas, 2020-2023
• Best Lawyers Under 40, 2020 and 2022-2023

Todd's approach to aviation cases

Todd is a patent & tech transactions attorney and former helicopter engineer, drawing on more than 15 years of legal and industry experience to help technology companies protect and commercialize their innovations. In particular, his practice focuses on: • Patents - Developing strategic patent portfolios geared towards attracting investment, protecting market share, and other legal goals • Tech…

The kind of cases Todd takes

Todd reviews new inquiries case-by-case for aviation, business, and general matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Todd studied and practices

  • Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law J.D. cum laude

  • Georgia Institute of Technology B.S. Aerospace Engineering, with high honors

Jurisdictions

Todd's state bar admissions

  • Texas

    2011 · ACTIVE

Todd studied at — in Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Georgia Institute of Technology B.S. Aerospace Engineering, with high honors.

Law school and academic background

Todd completed — in Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Georgia Institute of Technology B.S. Aerospace Engineering, with high honors. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Todd runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Todd's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional & Community Involvement •Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig •Life Sciences & Medical Technology Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig

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Locations

Todd Basile's office in Boston

Todd's primary office is at One International Place, Suite 2000, Boston, MA, 02110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

One International Place, Suite 2000

Boston, MA 02110

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Hiring guide

How to hire Todd Basile — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new aviation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Todd usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Todd charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Todd will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a aviation attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many aviation matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Todd

Todd discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in aviation practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every aviation matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Todd confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Todd's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many aviation practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Todd Basile

  • How much does it cost to hire Todd for a aviation case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Todd walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Todd offer a free consultation?

    Todd charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office. Some aviation attorneys offer free consults — check Todd's current terms during booking.

  • How long do aviation cases in Massachusetts typically take?

    Simple aviation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Todd gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Todd take my case if I'm outside Boston?

    Todd is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Todd will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Todd?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Todd will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Todd accepting new aviation clients right now?

    Todd's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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