West Haven, CT

Dan Lyons

Dan Lyons is a highly rated litigation attorney with over thirty years of experience in Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Personal Injury, and Auto Accident cases. He is a former Assistant State's Attorney and is known for his vigorous advocacy and successful results. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Vincent Nicholas Amendola

Vincent N. Amendola, Jr. is the founding attorney of the Law Office of Vincent N. Amendola, Jr., LLC, with nearly 30 years of experience in the legal profession. He is well known in the West Haven, Connecticut community, having previously owned a hardware store. His practice covers a wide range of legal matters including personal injury, divorce, civil matters, worker’s compensation, real estate transactions, wills, probate administration, and land use matters. He provides comprehensive and compassionate representation, preparing every case as if it is going to trial.

Kara M. Crismale, Esq.

Kara M. Crismale joined The Bershtein Law Center in January 2023, after working at Faulkner & Graves, P.C. since 2002, becoming a partner in 2012. She is a dedicated advocate, known for securing significant jury verdicts and settlements in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, nursing home negligence, premises liability, and dog bites. Kara is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (2012). She was recognized as a 'Rising Star' by Connecticut Magazine (2010-2015) and a Connecticut Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers (since 2018). She is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and the Connecticut Bar Association. Kara graduated from Colgate University in 1997 and Quinnipiac University in May 2002 with her law degree.

Jerome A. Lacobelle, Sr.

Attorney Lacobelle is active in the areas of personal injury, real estate and probate law including civil litigation. The civil litigation encompasses all types of negligence law in both State and Federal Courts. He has also served as legal counsel to the City of West Haven Redevelopment Agency and Water Pollution Control Commission.

Jerome A. Lacobelle, Jr.

Attorney Lacobelle, Jr. is engaged in the practice of personal injury/ civil litigation as well as workers' compensation law. He has extensive real estate closing experience in both residential and commercial transactions. He is also very active in the areas of wills, trusts and probate law. He has served as Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of West Haven and has experience in municipal law and litigation including real estate tax appeals.

Vincent R. Falcone

Attorney Vincent R. Falcone is a sole practitioner in the Greater New Haven, CT area. He graduated from Harvard University in 1965 and Cornell Law School in 1971. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1971, the U.S. Federal Court in 1973, and the U.S. Tax Court in 1975. He has over 37 years of experience and handles personal injury cases personally.

Jan Bershtein

Attorney Jan Bershtein was born and raised in Hamden, Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst and attended Cardozo Law School in New York City. With over 30 years of experience, Jan vigorously defends personal injury victims, fighting against insurance companies to ensure her clients receive justice. She is a key part of the family business, maintaining a family-like approach at Bershtein Law Center.