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Kara M Crismale
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Licensed in Connecticut for 23 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Bershtein Bershtein and Bershtein, PC
1188 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06514
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Posted by Jessica | June 22, 2018 | Personal Injury
Compassionate Dedicated Professional
I cannot recommend Attorney Burgarella highly enough. Her professionalism, compassion, and dedication to her clients really set her apart from the rest. With outstanding communication skills, clearly explaining even the most technical of items, I have full confidence in her recommendations and abilit...
Kara M Crismale's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Burgarella and refer many clients to her for personal injury matters, because I know they will be well taken care of by her. She is a smart, dedicated and experienced negotiator and litigator."
Joan Wilson
Probate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyers, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Connecticut Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2019
Connecticut Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer 2018, Connecticut Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Connecticut Rising Star 2015, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2014
Connecticut Rising Star 2014, Connecticut Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Connecticut Rising Star 2013, New England Super Lawyers
2012
Connecticut Rising Star 2012, New England Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Board Certification, National Board of Trial Advocacy - Civil Trial Advocacy
2011
Connecticut Rising Star 2011, New England Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Connecticut Rising Star 2010, New England Super Lawyers Magazine
2003
New London County -- New Leaders of The Law, The Connecticut Law Tribune
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Attorney, Bershtein Bershtein and Bershtein, PC
2002 - 2023
Partner, Faulkner & Graves, P.C.
Associations
2017 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Legislative CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Women's Caucus CommitteeChairwoman - 2018
2013 - Present
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal CourtAdmitted to Practice
2002 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, New London County Young Lawyers SectionMember
2002 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2010 - 2011
Connecticut Bar Association, New London County Young Lawyers SectionPresident
2009 - 2011
Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Litigation CommitteeChair
2003 - 2006
Connecticut Bar Association, New London County Young Lawyers SectionPresident
Education
2002
Quinnipiac University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Colgate University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
New Techniques for Auto Collision Cases
Using the Officer and the Accident Reconstructionist to Prove Your Case
2015
Depositions & Techniques
Trial Skills Part II
2011
Defective Premises Seminar
Opening and Closings
2009
Short Calendar 101 "What Every Lawyer Needs to Know"
Short Calendar - Civil Procedure
Publications
2018
Connecticut Law Tribune
New London Attorney Gets $320,000 Settlement for Pawcatuck Man After Dog Attack
2017
Connecticut Law Tribune
Victims of 2015 Attempted Home Invasion Settlement for $1.3M
2011
Connecticut Law Tribune
New Doctrine Prompts $165,000 Slip and Fall Settlement
2010
The New London Day
Jury Rules Against Man Paralyzed in Stonington Accident
2009
Connecticut Law Tribune
Hairdresser Gets $386K After Wheel Falls Off
2009
Connecticut Law Tribune
Faulty Hood Incident Nets Driver $280,000
Languages
English