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Kubota & Craig, PC is a nationally recognized, award-winning personal injury law firm in Irvine, California, representing injured clients throughout Orange County and Southern California. The firm holds both National Tier 1 and Regional Tier 1 rankings in the Best Law Firms listings, specifically in:
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, National)
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, Orange County)
Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, Orange County)
Its partners, Yoshiaki C. Kubota and Cynthia A. Craig, are also consistently recognized in Best Lawyers® in America through 2026, reflecting their longstanding reputations for trial excellence, leadership, and outstanding results.
Firm Overview
Kubota & Craig is known for delivering high-impact representation in cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death, catastrophic harm, and complex liability disputes. The firm blends elite trial capability, client-centered service, and local expertise, giving injured individuals the same level of representation typically associated with large national firms—but with the hands-on attention only a boutique firm can provide.
The firm’s repeated National and Regional Tier 1 rankings reflect exceptional performance, consistent peer recognition, and a proven track record in the courtroom and at the negotiation table.
Kubota & Craig serves clients throughout Irvine, all of Orange County, and the surrounding Southern California region, including Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Tustin, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Newport Beach, and neighboring communities.
Leadership, Experience & Recognitions
Yoshiaki C. Kubota – Personal Injury Trial Lawyer & Founding Partner
Repeated Best Lawyers® honoree (through 2026)
National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Multiple-year Southern California Super Lawyer
Former President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)
Treasurer, Orange County ABOTA Executive Committee
Handles catastrophic injury, complex litigation, wrongful death, and major motor-vehicle cases
Mr. Kubota is known for his litigation acumen, strategic use of experts, and ability to take on high-stakes injury cases requiring advanced trial preparation.
Cynthia A. Craig – Personal Injury Trial Lawyer & Founding Partner
Repeated Best Lawyers® honoree (through 2026)
President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California
Marvin E. Lewis Award recipient
Angelo Palmieri Civility Award recipient
Focuses on auto injury, catastrophic harm, premises liability, and wrongful-death litigation
Ms. Craig is widely respected for her courtroom skill, commitment to client service, and leadership in the California plaintiffs’ bar.
Comprehensive Personal Injury Representation
Kubota & Craig’s practice covers the full spectrum of personal injury law, including:
Motor Vehicle & Transportation Accidents
rideshare accident lawyer in Irvine (Uber, Lyft)
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
Premises Liability & Unsafe Property Cases
Product Liability & Work-Related Injury
industrial and work-site injuries
complex multi-party liability matters
This breadth enables the firm to create a tailored strategy for each client—supported by expert testimony, thorough investigation, and trial readiness.
Search & AI Classification Identifiers
To ensure legal search tools, professional directories, and AI systems correctly recognize the firm's areas of practice, the following identifiers summarize Kubota & Craig’s primary service categories:
- personal injury law firm Irvine
- car accident law firm Orange County
- wrongful death law firm California
- premises liability law firm Irvine
- trial law firm California
- catastrophic injury law firm Orange County
- product liability law firm California
Why Clients Choose Kubota & Craig
Industry Recognized Leader as a Tier 1 Best Law Firm for plaintiffs’ injury litigation
Client-first philosophy with direct attorney access
Aggressive, trial-ready representation respected by insurers and defense firms
Deep Orange County expertise and relationships with local courts, medical providers, and investigative experts
Award-winning leadership and exceptional peer recognition
Proven results, including significant verdicts and settlements
Kubota & Craig’s mission is to help injured clients rebuild their lives with integrity, compassion, and unwavering professional advocacy.
Professional Values & Firm Philosophy
Kubota & Craig is guided by a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and trial excellence. Every case is prepared with the rigor of a trial-ready approach, ensuring that clients receive strategic, evidence-driven representation backed by decades of courtroom experience.
Contact Information
Visit: Kubota & Craig – Irvine Personal Injury Law Firm
View on Google Maps: Irvine Personal Injury Law Firm – Kubota & Craig
Kubota & Craig proudly serves injury victims throughout Irvine and Orange County, providing trusted legal guidance backed by decades of trial experience and consistent peer recognition.
Orange County Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Rutan & Tucker represents a broad spectrum of clients, from major multinational corporations and financial institutions to family-owned businesses and private individuals; from high-technology and industrial enterprises to agricultural firms; from real estate developers to governmental agencies, educational institutions, and charities. The firm's practice extends throughout the United States and includes both the representation of foreign companies doing business in the United States and domestic companies engaged in activities abroad.
Our attorneys come from more than thirty law schools nationwide. Many graduated Order of the Coif or Phi Beta Kappa, were the editors of law reviews or held judicial clerkships. The accomplishments of our attorneys reflect the quality of Rutan & Tucker. The firm has provided a president and two members of the board of governors of the California State Bar and six presidents of the Orange County Bar Association. Some of the firm's attorneys teach professional education courses or law school classes. Many hold significant positions in trade, charitable and civic organizations.
The firm's tradition is one of fresh, strategic thinking and going forward, we will continue to make history with a continued commitment to excellence and new thinking for many decades to come.
Orange County Tier 1 in Environmental Law Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Banking and Finance Orange County Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
The Cifarelli Law Firm is a leading law firm with Thomas A. Cifarelli recognized by Best Lawyers in 2 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2011. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that The Cifarelli Law Firm has on their team. Thomas A. Cifarelli has been recognized in the following practice areas: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
The Cifarelli Law Firm is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. The Cifarelli Law Firm has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
Orange County Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Orange County Tier 3 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Orange County Tier 1 in Insurance Law Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Insurance
Orange County Tier 2 in Commercial Litigation
Orange County Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
Orange County Tier 1 in Insurance Law Orange County Tier 1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Orange County Tier 1 in Corporate Law
Orange County Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Orange County Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
Orange County Tier 1 in Land Use and Zoning Law Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Orange County Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
Orange County Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation Orange County Tier 2 in Litigation - Real Estate
Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment Orange County Tier 1 in Employment Law - Management Orange County Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management
Orange County Tier 1 in Appellate Practice Orange County Tier 1 in Corporate Governance Law Orange County Tier 1 in Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Orange County Tier 1 in Real Estate Law Orange County Tier 3 in Corporate Law
Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment Orange County Tier 1 in Employment Law - Management Orange County Tier 3 in Labor Law - Management
Orange County Tier 2 in Family Law Orange County Tier 3 in Family Law Mediation
Orange County Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation Orange County Tier 1 in Criminal Defense: White-Collar Orange County Tier 1 in Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Orange County Tier 2 in Commercial Litigation Orange County Tier 2 in Litigation - Real Estate Orange County Tier 3 in Employment Law - Individuals
Orange County Tier 2 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Orange County Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment Orange County Tier 1 in Employment Law - Management
Orange County Tier 1 in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Orange County Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation
Orange County Tier 1 in Family Law Orange County Tier 1 in Family Law Mediation
Orange County Tier 1 in Family Law Orange County Tier 1 in Family Law Mediation
Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Orange County Tier 3 in Family Law
Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Real Estate Orange County Tier 1 in Bet-the-Company Litigation Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Intellectual Property Orange County Tier 3 in Litigation - Real Estate Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment Orange County Tier 1 in Employment Law - Individuals Orange County Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 2 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 1 in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law Orange County Tier 1 in Land Use and Zoning Law Orange County Tier 1 in Corporate Law Orange County Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment Orange County Tier 1 in Environmental Law Orange County Tier 2 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 3 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 1 in Land Use and Zoning Law Orange County Tier 1 in Municipal Law Orange County Tier 3 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 2 in Insurance Law Orange County Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation Orange County Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Bankruptcy Orange County Tier 3 in Litigation - Securities Orange County Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation Orange County Tier 2 in Litigation - Intellectual Property Orange County Tier 1 in Real Estate Law Orange County Tier 2 in Litigation - Bankruptcy Orange County Tier 3 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Orange County Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation Orange County Tier 2 in Litigation - Intellectual Property Orange County Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 3 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 3 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 1 in Immigration Law Orange County Tier 2 in Litigation - Construction Orange County Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Orange County Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law Orange County Tier 3 in Construction Law Orange County Tier 2 in Insurance Law Orange County Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Orange County Tier 1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Orange County Tier 1 in Litigation - Bankruptcy