Yoshiaki Kubota

Bar / Professional Activity

• Admitted, State Bar of California (Bar No. 175555), December 13, 1994. Authorized to try high-stakes civil actions, catastrophic car crashes, commercial truck accidents, and wrongful death lawsuits across all state courts., 1994
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation (ABF). Elected among an elite tier of trial practitioners recognized for outstanding dedication to legal scholarship, courtroom civility, and equal access to civil juries in Irvine and Orange County., 2024
• Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court - Master Bencher; Former Member, Board of Directors. Collaborates with local judiciary and legal elites to enhance trial advocacy standards, civil discovery rules, and personal injury practice protocols., 2001
• Orange County Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors since 2002; served as First Vice President prior to his presidency., 2002
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member since 2006., 2006
• National Officer (Appointee), American Board of Trial Advocates., 2026
• Treasurer, ABOTA Foundation - officer of the national foundation dedicated to public education about the civil jury system and the Seventh Amendment., 2023
• Board of Directors, CAL-ABOTA (the statewide organization of California's ABOTA chapters) - Member-at-Large, term through 2027; Chair, Foundation Membership Committee; Co-Chair, Membership/Diversity Committee., 2024
• President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), 2011., 2011
• President, Orange County Chapter, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 2023-2024; now Past President. Previously served as chapter Parliamentarian and Member-at-Large., 2023
• Consumer Attorneys of California, Board of Governors, 2006 - 2012
• American Association of Justice, Member
• U.S. District Court Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California
• U.S. District Court Central District of California
• Orange County Asian American Bar Association, Member
• Orange County Bar Association, Member

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota secured a landmark $51,500,000 settlement for a plaintiff suffering catastrophic personal injuries in a major car accident and motor vehicle highway collision. Operating out of Irvine, California, Mr. Kubota aggressively litigated this complex civil tort action to establish absolute liability against the negligent parties. The extensive multi-million dollar recovery successfully provides complete, lifelong financial protection and comprehensive medical care support for the severely injured victim in Orange County., 2024
• Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota and his firm have recovered over $200,000,000 in cumulative verdicts and settlements for injured plaintiffs across Southern California. His dedicated personal injury practice in Irvine focuses extensively on high-stakes litigation involving commercial truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, motorcycle collisions, and bicycle crashes. This extensive financial track record underscores a 30-year commitment to providing elite trial advocacy for consumer protection victims in Orange County., 2026
• Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota obtained a notable $2,400,000 civil jury verdict addressing a severe intentional tort and catastrophic personal injury lawsuit. The intensive courtroom presentation navigated complex civil liability frameworks and medical evidence to establish definitive accountability before an Orange County jury. The trial victory reinforces Mr. Kubota’s long-standing reputation for securing maximum compensation when taking high-stakes personal injury actions to verdict., 2021
• Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota finalized a $2,500,000 recovery for an individual who sustained severe, life-altering injuries due to an unsafe property condition and slip and fall accident. The legal action focused extensively on proving property owner negligence, structural code violations, and defective property maintenance in Orange County. The resulting compensation successfully covered all past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs for the plaintiff., 2023
• Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota negotiated a premier $14,000,000 wrongful death settlement arising from a fatal security breach and premises liability incident on a commercial property. Based in Southern California, this complex corporate negligence case required deep civil discovery to demonstrate systemic safety failures by the property management. The multi-million dollar recovery secured necessary financial security and substantial economic damages for the surviving family members following their tragic loss., 2022

Pro bono / Community Service

• Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota is an active member of the Orange County Bar Foundation Society of Fellows. Through this charitable organization, he dedicates personal resources and pro bono hours to support local youth development and diversion programs in Irvine and surrounding cities. His philanthropic involvement reinforces his firm's standing as a community-centered advocate for families navigating high-stakes civil hardships, including catastrophic car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death lawsuits., 2026
• Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota participates in public outreach programs as a Trustee of the ABOTA Foundation, focusing heavily on youth civics education and teacher support systems. His work highlights the historical importance of the Seventh Amendment and the constitutional preservation of the American civil jury system. This public service aligns with his professional trial career in Orange County, protecting equal consumer rights for individuals suffering life-altering brain injuries and severe personal injuries., 2023
• Amateur Entomologist
• Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota serves as an elected member of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). This global honorary organization limits membership to the top one percent of licensed trial lawyers in each jurisdiction who demonstrate outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and the highest principles of the legal profession. His involvement helps shape national legal research initiatives while cementing his elite tier status for personal injury trial practice in Irvine, California., 2024

Educational Background

• University of California, Riverside, B.A., Major: Political Science. Developed core analytical frameworks foundational to handling catastrophic civil liability actions and consumer protection litigation., 1985-1989
• San Bernardino Valley College, Associate of Arts. Initial academic milestones laying the groundwork for future legal education and trial practice leadership across Southern California., 1984-1986

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Yoshiaki C. Kubota provides strategic insights into handling high-stakes personal injury cases in Orange County. His instruction highlights trial frameworks for maximizing client recovery in car crashes, commercial truck accidents, and catastrophic wrongful death litigation., Panelist / Featured Speaker, Navigating Ethical Considerations in Trial, CAOC / CAOIE / OCTLA Palm Springs Educational Seminar, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury Law, Irvine Civil Litigation, 2025
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota breaks down professional advocacy strategies for Southern California trial lawyers. The curriculum focuses on maintaining ethical duties while aggressively pursuing maximum compensation for brain injury, motorcycle accident, and motor vehicle crash victims., Featured Presenter, Kill 'Em With Kindness: Meeting Your Ethical Duties of Civility, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), Personal Injury, Car Accident Lawyer, Wrongful Death Law, Brain Injury Litigation, Trial Practice, 2024
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota outlines a client-first methodology for personal injury trial practice. This lecture details advanced methods for structuring high-value damages in complex truck accident, bicycle collision, and pedestrian injury cases throughout Irvine., Keynote Speaker, The Audacity of Being Selfless, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Annual Seminar, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Orange County Torts, 2024
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota shares practical trial advocacy techniques with regional practitioners and students. Focus areas include proving liability and securing maximum civil jury verdicts for traumatic brain injury and slip and fall accident victims., Guest Lecturer, Trial Advocacy and Professional Responsibility, Western State College of Law / Chapman University School of Law, Irvine Car Accident Law, Orange County Personal Injury, Slip And Fall, Brain Injury Cases, 2023
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota details advanced discovery mechanics for piercing government defenses in California. This presentation addresses evidence gathering for serious personal injury and wrongful death claims involving public transit and municipal vehicle crashes., Featured Speaker, Uncovering Documents Against a Public Entity, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) San Francisco Seminar, Government liability, Truck Accidents, Bus Crashes, Wrongful Death, Irvine Injury Law, 2023
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota analyzes tactical courtroom pivots in high-stakes personal injury litigation. The discussion provides actionable strategies to optimize trial outcomes for complex car accident, motorcycle crash, and severe brain injury lawsuits., Featured Speaker, Lessons From My Losses: How I Learned To Level Up, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Palm Springs Seminar, Car Accidents, Truck Crashes, Brain Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Orange County Personal Injury, 2023
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota leads intensive Continuing Legal Education workshops detailing advanced civil trial strategies. Instruction covers cross-examination and jury presentation methods for auto accidents, slip and fall cases, and wrongful death claims., Lecturer, Personal Injury Litigation and Trial Mastery Workshops, National Business Institute (NBI) / Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), Irvine Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip And Fall, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, 2022
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota provides a deep case law roadmap for overcoming statutory sovereign immunity barriers. The course guides litigators on establishing public entity liability in dangerous roadway, bicycle accident, and motorcycle collision cases., Featured Speaker, How To Overcome Government Trail Immunity, Western Trial Lawyers Association (WTLA) Conference, Bicycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Government Tort Liability, Orange County Torts, 2022
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota delivers client preparation frameworks designed to protect testimony value in catastrophic injury cases. Phrasing focuses on helping plaintiffs communicate severe impacts in brain injury and slip and fall litigation., Featured Speaker, Rethinking How To Prepare A Client For Deposition & Trial, Western Trial Lawyers Association (WTLA) Conference, Brain Injury, Slip And Fall, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Irvine Trial Practice, 2020
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota acts as a regular presenter bridging academic theory and courtroom trial tactics. The material emphasizes strategic jury selection and trial presentation rules tailored to motor vehicle accident claims., Adjunct Guest Lecturer, Strategic Courtroom Dynamics and Mentorship Series, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Orange County Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Civil Litigation, 2019
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota details methods for introducing complex clinical evidence in Southern California courts. The presentation addresses proving subjective damages in traumatic brain injury and high-impact commercial truck accident cases., Featured Speaker, Advanced Personal Injury Medical Proof Frameworks, National Business Institute (NBI), Brain Injury Litigation, Car Accidents, Truck Crashes, Traumatic Injury, Irvine Law, 2018
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota presents multi-attorney insights on managing strict pre-suit timelines and claims acts. Content targets complex litigation paths for municipal vehicle collisions, wrongful death, and public property bicycle accidents., Co-Presenter, Handling Government Tort Liability Cases, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Palm Springs Seminar, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Government Torts, Orange County Injury, 2017
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota draws upon his leadership tenure to address trial excellence and regional civil court processes. The lecture outlines pathways for maximizing plaintiff representation in car crash and slip and fall trials., Past President / Panel Chair, Trial Advocacy Standards and Board Best Practices, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), Irvine Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Crashes, Slip And Fall, Trial Governance, 2017
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota breaks down strategic approaches to overcoming policy exemptions and commercial coverage caps. Focus centers on maximizing settlement and verdict recoveries in severe motorcycle, truck, and car accident lawsuits., Panelist / Speaker, Maximizing Insurance Recoveries in Catastrophic Claims, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Policy Litigation, 2016
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota outlines practical tactics for dismantling adverse defense medical and accident reconstruction experts. The course trains civil litigators on protecting plaintiff rights in heavy wrongful death and brain injury actions., Featured Presenter, Cross-Examination Mastery in Wrongful Death Litigation, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Orange County Trial Law, 2015
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota provides a clear legal analysis of mandatory claim filings and dangerous public property exceptions. Instruction addresses establishing liability in municipal slip and fall, bicycle crash, and public vehicle injury files., Main Presenter, Government Tort Liability and Public Entity Defaults, Sacramento Trial Lawyers Association (STLA), Slip And Fall, Bicycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Government Torts, Irvine Litigation, 2014
• Yoshiaki C. Kubota addresses real-time litigation adjustments and error correction frameworks before civil juries. The lecture empowers trial attorneys to maintain core case integrity during complex personal injury and auto accident trials., Guest Lecturer, When Things Go Wrong During Trial: Overcoming The Fear of Making Mistakes, Western State College of Law, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip And Fall, Orange County Torts, 2014

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota celebrates over a decade of maintaining the prestigious AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This honor represents the pinnacle of professional excellence, legal knowledge, courtroom skill, and strict ethical standards for personal injury litigation in Irvine and Orange County., 2026
• Recognized for his historic executive leadership and ongoing contributions as a Past President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA). In this capacity, he shapes regional civil court protocols and provides trial mentorship to personal injury practitioners throughout Southern California., 2022
• Honored with multiple Presidential Awards of Merit by the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) for his exceptional leadership and dedication to consumer protection. The distinction recognizes his efforts in preserving equal access to civil justice for catastrophic injury and brain injury victims., 2023
• Inducted into the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC) as one of the Top One Percent of Attorneys in the United States. Selection recognizes his premier trial advocacy on behalf of plaintiffs navigating complex catastrophic car accident, commercial truck crash, and wrongful death lawsuits., 2024
• Elected as a Trustee of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Foundation, Yoshi Kubota guides national civics education initiatives and campaigns safeguarding the Seventh Amendment civil jury system. This leadership highlights his standing among elite Southern California personal injury trial attorneys., 2024

Firm News (Newsletters)

• Kubota & Craig is proud to announce that founding partner and veteran Irvine personal injury trial lawyer Yoshiaki “Yoshi” C. Kubota has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exceptional advocacy on behalf of injured plaintiffs.  Widely recognized for his deep courtroom experience throughout Orange County and Southern California, Mr. Kubota’s 2027 selection spans three distinct plaintiff-side litigation categories: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs.  With more than 30 years of dedicated trial practice and over 45 cases tried to verdict, Yoshi Kubota has built a formidable reputation protecting the rights of individuals and families navigating high-stakes civil claims. His trial practice in Irvine focuses extensively on maximizing recoveries for victims of catastrophic motor vehicle collisions, including commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and bicycle accidents. Additionally, he handles complex litigation involving traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, premises liability slip and fall accidents, and defective consumer products.  This prestigious, peer-reviewed honor highlights Mr. Kubota’s ongoing commitment to trial excellence, client advocacy, and ethical standards within the Southern California legal community.  To learn more about the firm's recent accolades or to review their record of multi-million dollar case results, read the official announcement on the Kubota & Craig newsroom: https://www.kubotacraig.com/news-and-announcements/yoshi-kubota-cynthia-craig-best-lawyers-2027/, Irvine Personal Injury Attorney Yoshi Kubota Recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2027, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Slip And Fall, Irvine, Orange County, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Southern California
• IRVINE, CA — Kubota & Craig, PC is proud to announce that co-founding partner Yoshiaki “Yoshi” C. Kubota has been recognized as one of the Top Attorneys in Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine. This highly selective professional honor is reserved for a limited number of trial practitioners each year, highlighting Mr. Kubota’s exceptional legal expertise, ethical standards, and unwavering dedication to personal injury plaintiffs.  Selection to the Top Attorneys list is determined through a rigorous peer-review evaluation process that scales professional achievements across multiple performance indicators. The methodology reviews proven courtroom success, peer nominations from fellow Southern California civil litigators, and elite legal skill in managing complex, high-stakes tort litigation.  Based out of the firm's headquarters in Irvine, California, Yoshi Kubota has built an illustrious legal career spanning over three decades and more than 45 personal injury cases tried to a jury verdict. He provides comprehensive legal representation to individuals and families throughout Orange County and surrounding municipalities, including Tustin, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana.  As a past President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), an active member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and a multi-time recipient of the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Presidential Award of Merit, Mr. Kubota is a widely recognized leader in consumer protection law. His client-focused practice focuses extensively on securing maximum financial compensation and long-term security for victims of catastrophic motor vehicle accidents—including commercial truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian injuries, and bicycle crashes. Additionally, he brings deep investigative skill to claims involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, premises liability slip and fall accidents, dangerous consumer products, and public entity government tort liability lawsuits.  This prestigious accolade from Los Angeles Magazine underscores Yoshi Kubota’s ongoing commitment to courtroom excellence and public legal education across Southern California communities.  To read the complete biographical summary or review his extensive history of multi-million dollar results, view the official announcement on the Kubota & Craig newsroom: https://www.kubotacraig.com/news-and-announcements/kubota-craigs-yoshi-kubota-honored-as-top-attorney-in-southern-california-by-los-angeles-magazine/, Yoshi Kubota Named a Top Attorney in Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Slip And Fall, Irvine, Orange County, Tustin, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo
• IRVINE, CA — Kubota & Craig, PC is proud to announce that the firm has been officially recognized by the independent consumer resource platform Expertise.com as one of the Top 10 Best Truck Accident Lawyers in Irvine, California. Out of numerous regional personal injury practices evaluated across Southern California, Kubota & Craig achieved a top selection based on a rigorous screening matrix analyzing reputation, credibility, courtroom experience, and overall professionalism.  Litigating commercial motor vehicle collisions requires a highly specialized level of technical expertise, aggressive discovery methods, and a thorough understanding of federal trucking safety regulations. This prestigious accolade highlights the firm’s long-standing track record of successfully overcoming commercial insurance defenses and maximizing financial recoveries for victims of devastating tractor-trailer and big-rig crashes.  Co-founding partner Yoshiaki “Yoshi” C. Kubota—a premier Orange County personal injury trial lawyer with more than 30 years of courtroom experience and over 45 cases tried to verdict—maintains a client-centered practice focused on providing rigorous, compassionate representation. From the firm’s central office in Irvine, Mr. Kubota and his team represent plaintiffs throughout Orange County, including Tustin, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana.  In addition to its premier recognition in commercial truck accident litigation, the firm offers comprehensive legal support and trial representation across a wide spectrum of catastrophic civil injury actions. Yoshi Kubota’s specialized practice focus includes high-impact car accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian injuries, bicycle crashes, and rideshare claims. Furthermore, the firm is highly regarded for its aggressive handling of traumatic brain injury lawsuits, spinal cord damage, premises liability slip and fall accidents, public entity government torts, and complex wrongful death lawsuits.  This landmark selection by Expertise.com reflects Kubota & Craig’s unwavering commitment to trial excellence and its continuous fight for the rights of accident victims in Irvine and the surrounding communities.  To review the full list of selections or to read the official press release, visit the Kubota & Craig newsroom: https://www.kubotacraig.com/news-and-announcements/irvine-personal-injury-lawyers-kubota-craig-recognized-as-leading-truck-accident-experts/, Yoshi Kubota’s Firm Named a Top 10 Truck Accident Law Firm in Irvine by Expertise.com, Truck Accidents, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Slip And Fall, Irvine, Orange County, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Southern California
• IRVINE, CA — Kubota & Craig, PC is proud to announce that co-founding partner and veteran trial lawyer Yoshiaki “Yoshi” C. Kubota has been named to the prestigious 2025 list of The Best Lawyers in America®. This highly respected peer-reviewed recognition honors Mr. Kubota for his exceptional legal expertise, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to securing justice for personal injury plaintiffs across Southern California.  First published in 1983, Best Lawyers® utilizes a rigorous, consensus-based peer evaluation process. Attorneys who are nominated undergo comprehensive voting by currently recognized legal professionals working within the same practice area and geographic region, followed by a meticulous status verification process. Inclusion is widely considered the definitive benchmark of credibility and skill in the legal industry.  Based in Irvine, Yoshi Kubota brings over 30 years of dedicated courtroom experience and more than 45 successful jury trials to his personal injury practice. He serves clients throughout Orange County, including the surrounding communities of Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Tustin, and Newport Beach.  This landmark professional honor highlights his extensive track record of delivering tier-one representation and comprehensive legal support to individuals and families navigating high-stakes civil actions. Mr. Kubota’s practice centers heavily on maximizing financial compensation for victims of severe motor vehicle collisions, including catastrophic car crashes, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian injuries. In addition, he is widely recognized for his aggressive litigation of complex traumatic brain injury claims, spinal cord injuries, premises liability slip and fall accidents, dangerous consumer products, and wrongful death lawsuits.  This 2025 selection underscores Mr. Kubota's relentless trial preparation, meticulous case analysis, and ongoing leadership within the Orange County trial bar.  To read more details about the selection framework or to review the firm's historic multi-million dollar case results, visit the official announcement on the Kubota & Craig newsroom: https://www.kubotacraig.com/news-and-announcements/attorneys-yoshi-kubota-and-cynthia-craig-named-to-2025-best-lawyers-in-america-list/, Irvine Personal Injury Lawyer Yoshi Kubota Selected to 2025 Best Lawyers in America®, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Slip And Fall, Irvine, Orange County, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Newport Beach
• IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — Kubota & Craig is proud to announce that the firm has been officially selected for inclusion in the prestigious Best Law Firms® 2025 list by Best Lawyers® for its exceptional work in personal injury law. This elite national distinction is reserved for legal practices that continuously demonstrate professional excellence, technical legal skill, and an unwavering commitment to achieving justice for their clients.  Earning a spot on the Best Law Firms list follows a rigorous, multi-tiered screening process. The selection methodology involves a comprehensive evaluation of the firm's professional achievements, extensive peer reviews from fellow Southern California trial lawyers, and verified client satisfaction feedback detailing the firm's courtroom capabilities, responsiveness, and ethical standards.  Led by veteran personal injury trial lawyer Yoshiaki “Yoshi” C. Kubota—a past President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) with more than three decades of experience fighting for injured plaintiffs—the firm operates out of Irvine, California, serving communities across Orange County, Tustin, Costa Mesa, and surrounding municipalities.  This 2025 accolade highlights the firm’s proven track record of securing maximum financial recoveries and multi-million dollar results for victims of life-altering, catastrophic accidents. The legal team at Kubota & Craig concentrates heavily on complex civil litigation arising from motor vehicle collisions, including commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, and Uber/rideshare accidents. Additionally, the firm is highly sought after for its aggressive advocacy in traumatic brain injury lawsuits, premises liability slip and fall injuries, public entity government tort actions, and wrongful death claims.  This milestone recognition reinforces Kubota & Craig's long-standing promise to provide every client with compassionate support, meticulous trial preparation, and elite courtroom representation.  To read the official press release or to learn more about the firm's legal achievements, visit the Kubota & Craig newsroom: https://www.kubotacraig.com/news-and-announcements/best-law-firms-of-2025/, Kubota & Craig, PC Named to Prestigious Best Law Firms® 2025 List for Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Slip And Fall, Irvine, Orange County, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Southern California
• IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — Kubota & Craig, PC has again been recognized among the nation's most elite legal practices, earning top-tier professional honors in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The Irvine-based personal injury practice achieved prestigious Tier 1 rankings in Orange County, California for both Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.  According to the independent evaluation metrics utilized by Best Lawyers®, securing a Tier 1 designation places Kubota & Craig within the top 2 percent of all law firms nationwide. This milestone achievement is determined through rigorous peer review assessments from fellow trial attorneys and verified client feedback measuring courtroom capability, responsiveness, integrity, and professionalism.  Led by co-founding partner Yoshiaki “Yoshi” C. Kubota—a veteran trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience and over 45 cases tried to a jury verdict—the firm deliberately limits its caseload to maintain a high-touch, hands-on approach. Operating from their central location in Irvine, Mr. Kubota and his team advocate aggressively for individuals and families across Orange County, including Newport Beach, Tustin, Santa Ana, and Mission Viejo.  The firm’s Tier 1 ranking reflects a proven track record of securing maximum financial recoveries in severe, catastrophic personal injury matters. The firm's trial practice focuses heavily on complex motor vehicle collisions, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle crashes, and pedestrian injuries. In addition, the firm is widely recognized for its aggressive litigation of traumatic brain injury claims, premises liability slip and fall accidents, public entity government torts, and wrongful death lawsuits.  This landmark 2026 recognition underscores Kubota & Craig's relentless trial preparation, meticulous evidence gathering, and unwavering commitment to delivering justice for injury victims across Southern California.  To review the full evaluation criteria or to read the complete article, visit the official announcement on the Kubota & Craig newsroom: https://www.kubotacraig.com/news-and-announcements/best-law-firms-2026-orange-county/, Kubota & Craig, PC Earns Tier 1 Best Law Firms® Rankings for 2026 in Orange County, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Slip And Fall, Irvine, Orange County, Newport Beach, Tustin, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo
• Irvine, California — Kubota & Craig, PC has been officially selected by the independent review platform Expertise.com for its highly selective 2026 list of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Irvine, California. Out of 158 local personal injury practices evaluated across Southern California, Kubota & Craig was one of only 16 elite firms to earn a spot on the final list following a rigorous, independent screening process.   The firm achieved a flawless five-star overall rating, highlighted by a perfect five-star score in the platform's proprietary "Professionalism" mystery-shopping category. This rigorous assessment grades local firms on responsiveness, courtesy, and technical knowledge during anonymous client intakes. The accolade reinforces the firm's long-standing reputation for hands-on, direct attorney involvement and trial preparation from the earliest stages of an injury claim.   Led by veteran trial attorneys and past Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) Presidents Yoshiaki "Yoshi" C. Kubota and Cynthia A. Craig, the firm has recovered more than $200 million for injured plaintiffs and families. Based physically in Irvine, the firm serves clients across Orange County in high-stakes civil litigation, focusing heavily on catastrophic car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian injuries, bicycle crashes, premises liability slip and fall accidents, and traumatic brain injury lawsuits.   This third-party selection highlights Kubota & Craig's continuous record of excellence, local presence, and commitment to providing elite trial representation for consumers navigating complex personal injury and wrongful death matters in California.   To read the comprehensive breakdown of the selection variables or to request a consultation, read the official announcement on the Kubota & Craig newsroom: https://www.kubotacraig.com/news-and-announcements/kubota-craig-named-best-personal-injury-lawyers-irvine-expertise-2026/, Kubota & Craig, PC Named One of Irvine's Best Personal Injury Law Firms for 2026, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Slip And Fall, Irvine, Orange County, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Southern California

Honors

• "AV" Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2011
• Top Attorneys, Orange Coast Magazine, 2010 - 2013
• Consumer Attorneys of California Presidential Award of Merit, 2008 - 2011
• Southern California Super Lawyer, since 2010
• Certificate of Congressional Recognition for Commitment to Consumer Advocacy, United States Congress
• Top Attorney in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine, 2010 - 2013
• Top Attorneys in Southern California, 2010 - 2013
• Inducted into the Western State College of Law Hall of Fame, 2012

Awards

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Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

Industry Groups

• Bicycle Accidents
• Brain Injury
• Car Accidents
• Catastrophic Injury Litigation
• Commercial Vehicle Crashes
• Government Torts
• Irvine Injury Law
• Motor Vehicle Collisions
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Orange County Civil Litigation
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Personal Injury Law
• Premises Liability
• Public Entity Liability
• Rideshare Accidents
• Slip And Fall
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Trial Practice Advocacy
• Truck Accidents
• Wrongful Death