Kristina N. Buan

Competent on employment matters, but communication could improve

I engaged Kristina Buan at Fisher Phillips for guidance on a complex employee termination issue at my small business in San Diego. Her background in Labor and Employment Law - Management was evident; she clearly understood the legal landscape and her advice on navigating the separation agreement was sound and helped us avoid potential pitfalls. Her recognition by Best Lawyers in this specific field gave me confidence in her technical expertise. However, my experience was mixed. While the final work product was thorough, there were noticeable delays in email responses, sometimes taking several business days for a reply on time-sensitive matters. This created some anxiety during the process. Additionally, while she was professional, I sometimes felt the explanations were a bit more academic than practical for a business owner like myself. For straightforward legal analysis, she is certainly capable, but if you require frequent updates and a more client-centric communication style, you may need to set very clear expectations upfront. She is a knowledgeable attorney, but the overall service experience was just adequate.