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Katherine A. Yuna

Of Counsel

Katherine Yuna is a dedicated civil litigation defense attorney with a broad range of experience across various legal fields, including special education defense, eminent domain, intellectual property, Proposition 65, mass torts, employment, and environmental law.

Currently focused on providing defense services to businesses, corporations, and other entities, Katherine uses her deep understanding of legal strategies from both sides of the courtroom to protect her clients’ interests and achieve favorable outcomes. Her extensive background allows her to approach each case with a unique perspective, ensuring that she provides highly effective, tailored defense strategies.

Katherine’s diverse legal background includes experience in plaintiff-side civil litigation, particularly in eminent domain, where she successfully represented clients in high-stakes property disputes and complex legal matters. She earned recognition from Best Lawyers Magazine in 2024 as one of their “Ones to Watch” in Commercial Litigation and Eminent Domain, a testament to her skill and dedication. Her experience representing plaintiffs in these areas has proven invaluable in her current defense practice, allowing her to anticipate opposing counsel’s strategies and craft effective defense arguments.

Today, Katherine’s focus is entirely on civil litigation defense, where she represents clients in a variety of legal issues, including breach of contract, negligence, and business disputes. With a proven track record of resolving complex legal matters, Katherine handles all phases of litigation—from initial strategy development and discovery to settlement negotiations and trial. She is known for her proactive approach, working closely with clients to identify risks, mitigate exposure, and ensure that their legal interests are robustly protected at every stage of the process.

Eminent Domain

  • Won a plea to the jurisdiction evidentiary hearing on behalf of property owners against the City of Dripping Springs involving endangered species

Special Education

  • Won a due process hearing on behalf of a California school district involving a change in placement of a violent student

Environmental

  • Successfully prevented the rezoning of a low-income neighborhood in New Mexico

Admissions

  • California
  • Texas

Education

  • J.D., Pepperdine Law School, 2018
    • Dean’s Merit Scholarship
  • LLM, Alternative Forms of Dispute Resolution, Straus Institute, 2021
  • B.S., cum laude, St. John’s University, 2013
    • Academic Achievement Scholarship

Honors

  • Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” distinction in Commercial Litigation and Eminent Domain (2024)