Ms. Kubanyi graduated from John Marshall Law School and has worked in the legal industry for over 20 years for plaintiffs and insurance defense firms throughout the State of Georgia. While in college, Ms. Kubanyi was awarded an internship with the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., where she worked with the Honorable Richard Ray. She has chaired the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Paralegal Workshop Seminar in 2011 and 2010.

Area of Practice: Construction Law Kristine is a counselor, litigator, mediator in the arena of design and construction. At the core of Kristine’s practice is her value of relationship. She is attentive to the human side of conflict, committed to having her clients come through the dispute process better and stronger than when they started. Kristine is a seasoned construction attorney recognized for her skill in leadership, clear communication, and thinking outside the box. She has demonstrated strength in managing litigation, trying cases, negotiating settlements, handling appeals. Kristine represents architects, engineers, designers, building and road contractors, and their sureties. She defends professional liability and general liability claims. In addition, she secures client’s payment claims via mechanic’s liens and contract claims. A proactive counselor, Kristine assists her clients in managing and minimizing risk by preparing and negotiating contracts, navigating project management and payment issues during contract performance, and evaluating and implementing best practices during the life of the construction and design process. Kristine also mediates construction and design disputes, fueled by a passion for helping people feel heard and understood, breaking down barriers, and finding ways to resolve problems or claims more effectively. Kristine is an AV-rated attorney.

Yoshiaki “Yoshi” Kubota is a founding partner of Kubota & Craig, a distinguished personal injury law firm based in Irvine, California. With over three decades of legal expertise, Yoshi has earned a stellar reputation as one of Southern California’s premier trial attorneys. His unwavering commitment to justice, relentless client advocacy, and exceptional legal acumen have garnered him numerous accolades and the respect of his peers. Yoshi’s extensive experience spans complex litigation, catastrophic injury cases, wrongful death claims, product liability, and governmental tort liability. Photograph of Yoshi Kubota, Personal Injury Lawyer with 30 Years of Award-Winning ExperienceDriven by a passion for securing justice for injury victims, Yoshi is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep expertise in navigating the intricacies of personal injury law. His practice focuses on representing clients in a wide range of cases, including motor vehicle accidents (cars, motorcycles, and trucks), pedestrian and bicycle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, workplace injuries, construction site accidents, and more. Over the course of his career, Yoshi has successfully tried more than 45 jury trials to verdict and resolved hundreds of cases through mediation and arbitration. This extensive courtroom experience, combined with his proven ability to deliver favorable outcomes in high-stakes litigation, underscores his standing as a trusted advocate for his clients. His comprehensive understanding of personal injury law empowers him to craft innovative legal strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of each case.

- Sergei Kuchinski is the trilingual founder of Kuchinski Law Group, LLC. Prior to founding the firm, he served as a sworn Police Officer in the State of Illinois preventing and investigating criminal activity. During his time on the force, Sergei Kuchinski received numerous awards, honors, as well as specialized training through the State and Federal Agencies. Sergei A. Kuchinski is a State of Illinois Certified Criminal Investigator, Death Investigator, Criminal Interviewer and Interrogator, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Certified Statement Analyst.