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.

Known as the “Iron Lawyer” for his successes and accomplishments in complex, protracted trials and appeals, as well as for his significant achievements as an Ironman athlete (140.6 miles of swim, bike, and run), Benedict P. Kuehne is experienced in both trial and appellate courtrooms throughout the State of Florida and across the nation. While he is known best for his significant representations as a white collar criminal defense lawyer, he is also one of the premier election law specialists in Florida, having represented Vice President Al Gore and the Gore/Lieberman Recount Committee as trial cocounsel in the 2000 election recount trial and the appeals to the Florida Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. In 2012, leading a legal team, Ben obtained the fifth highest verdict in the United States, $155 million, for his successful representation of an internationally accomplished educator who sued as a whistle blower for her wrongful termination. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association, a former member of the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar, a Past President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Miami, a Life Member of its Miami Chapter, a Founding and Life Member and past board member of the statewide Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a Charter Member of the Rosemary Barkett Appellate Inn of Court.

An experienced and highly decorated attorney, Glen Kulik has developed an impressive record handling complex litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout California. As a founder and managing partner of Kulik Gottesman Siegel & Ware LLP, he has a long history of successfully representing clients big and small, corporate and individual, in a wide variety of legal disputes. He is a recognized expert in the fields of entertainment, intellectual property, real estate, commercial, and employment law, and he is also a specialist in representing residential homeowner associations including gated communities, high rise buildings, and other common interest developments.