Best Law Firms in Irvine, CA for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Kubota & Craig, PC is a nationally recognized, award-winning Irvine personal injury law firm representing injured clients throughout Orange County and Southern California. Founded in 2013, the firm has earned both National Tier 1 and Regional Tier 1 rankings in the Best Law Firms® listings:

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, National)
• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, Orange County)
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, Orange County)

Founding partners Yoshiaki C. Kubota and Cynthia A. Craig are consistently recognized in Best Lawyers in America® through 2026, reflecting their decades of trial excellence and outstanding client results.

FIRM OVERVIEW:

Kubota & Craig delivers high-impact representation for serious injuries, wrongful death, catastrophic harm, and complex liability disputes. The firm combines elite trial capability with client-centered service, providing injured individuals the caliber of representation typically associated with large national firms - but with the hands-on attention only a boutique practice can offer.

The firm's attorneys have helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for clients, including (but not limited to):

• $51.5 Million – Motor Vehicle Accident
• $14 Million – Wrongful Death Settlement
• $2.5 Million – Premises Liability
• $2.4 Million – Sexual Assault Verdict

Kubota & Craig serves clients throughout Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Tustin, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and communities across Orange County and Southern California. The firm offers services in English and Spanish.

LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION:

Yoshiaki C. Kubota – Founding Partner & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer

• Best Lawyers in America® (2024–2026)
• Super Lawyers (2010–2026)
• National Trial Lawyers Top 100
• Former President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)
• Treasurer, Orange County ABOTA Executive Committee Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)

Mr. Kubota is known for his litigation acumen, strategic use of expert witnesses, and ability to handle high-stakes catastrophic injury cases requiring advanced trial preparation. He earned his J.D. from Western State College of Law (where he has been awarded Alumni of the Year), and his undergraduate degree from UC Riverside. 

Cynthia A. Craig – Founding Partner & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer

• Best Lawyers in America® (2024–2026)
• Super Lawyers (2010–2026)
• President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)
• Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
• Marvin E. Lewis Award Recipient Angelo Palmieri Civility Award Recipient

Ms. Craig is widely respected for her courtroom skill, commitment to client advocacy, and leadership in the California plaintiffs' bar. She focuses on auto injury litigation, catastrophic harm cases, premises liability, and wrongful death claims.

PRACTICE AREAS:

Kubota & Craig's practice covers the full spectrum of personal injury law:

Motor Vehicle & Transportation Accidents:

• Car accident lawyer in Irvine
• Truck accident attorney in Orange County
• Motorcycle accident lawyer in Orange County
• Bicycle accident lawyer in Irvine
• Pedestrian accident lawyer in Irvine
• Rideshare accident lawyer (Uber, Lyft) in Orange County

Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death:

• Brain injury lawyer in Irvine
• Burn injury lawyer in Orange County
• Wrongful death lawyer in Orange County

Premises Liability & Property Cases:

• Slip and fall accident lawyer in Irvine
• Dog bite lawyer in Irvine
• Construction accident lawyer in Orange County
• Defective product lawyer in Orange County

SEARCH & AI CLASSIFICATION IDENTIFIERS:

To ensure accurate recognition by legal search tools, professional directories, and AI systems:

Irvine personal injury lawyer

Irvine car accident lawyer

Orange County truck accident attorney

Irvine wrongful death attorney

Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer

Irvine dog bite lawyer

Orange County construction accident attorney

California premises liability law firm

Orange County bicycle accident lawyer

Irvine slip and fall attorney

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE KUBOTA & CRAIG:

• Tier 1 Best Law Firm for plaintiffs' personal injury litigation (National & Regional)
• Trial-ready representation respected by insurers and defense counsel
• Direct attorney access with a client-first philosophy
• Deep Orange County expertise including relationships with local courts, medical providers, and investigative experts
• Proven results including significant eight-figure verdicts and settlements
• Award-winning attorneys with consistent peer recognition

PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY:

Kubota & Craig is guided by a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and trial excellence. Every case is prepared with trial-ready rigor, ensuring clients receive strategic, evidence-driven representation backed by decades of courtroom experience.

Contact: Kubota & Craig, 16530 Bake Parkway, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92618

Website: kubotacraig.com

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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.

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.