Ajay Gupta, esq.
Senior Attorney, Founder | (619) 866-3444 | ag@socal.law
A Michigan native, Ajay came to San Diego in 2002. He lives in La Jolla with his beautiful wife, two boys, and cat. Ajay spends almost all his free time with his family. They enjoy hiking Torrey Pines, biking in Coronado, and Saturday mornings at the Little Italy Farmer’s Market. His sports of choice are basketball and golf. Ajay can be seen at poker night every third Friday of the month.
Ajay graduated from the University of Michigan in 1997 and the University of San Diego School of Law in 2005. He opened his practice in 2008 and has been involved in real estate law ever since. Ajay’s practice focuses on civil litigation with an emphasis on bankruptcy and real estate matters.
Mr. Gupta has been recognized by SuperLawyers from 2015 through 2018, which is reserved for the top 5% of lawyers in the country. In addition, Mr. Gupta is one of 13 certified bankruptcy specialists in San Diego County and widely regarded as an authority in the area of real estate and corporate law.
Ajay takes a hands-on, holistic approach to working with clients. He enjoys working to find solutions that address not only the financial concerns of his clients but solutions that address the emotional aspects of their case as well.
Recent Posts
Prop 10: Does Rent Control Make Sense for California?
In June, the California Secretary of State confirmed Proposition 10 as a ballot initiative that, if passed, will allow cities in California to implement rent control. With the housing shortage in California, San Diego in particular, renters have seen dramatic increases in rent that quite simply have not kept up with the cost of living. […]
2018 Tax Changes
As many of you are aware, there are several changes to your taxes coming in 2018. We are, by no means, tax experts, but we have a number of people that come to us and have been asking questions. Aron Feiles, a seasoned CPA with Lauer, Georgatos & Covel has written two excellent summaries on […]
Hard Money Loans
Hard money loans do not deserve the seedy, or even criminal, reputation they have gained in the popular imagination. Though not ideal for all situations, they can provide specific advantages and are certainly not inherently predatory. There are a variety of common, if unexpected, situations that may require a business or individual to pursue timely […]
My Credit Card Sued Me, Now What?
It’s a story that plays out all the time: People fall behind on credit card debts, can’t pay back collectors and find themselves in a situation where they are possibly facing a lawsuit. Studies show nearly 98% of all people who get sued for a credit card debt, take no action whatsoever. In doing so, […]
Will My State Court Judgment Survive Bankruptcy?
If you’re a Plaintiff in a civil matter, the ability to collect your judgment is probably the most important factor in deciding whether to invest in the litigation. There are steps that you can take to ensure that your stipulated judgments have a higher probability of surviving a bankruptcy by the Defendants. 11 U.S. Code […]
SB 308 Senate Bill: Proposed Changes to Bankruptcy Exemptions May Benefit You
A recent bill (SB 308) introduced by Senator Bob Wieckowski in the California State Senate proposes major improvements to current bankruptcy exemptions which, if enacted, have the potential to impact many Californians. Of the many changes that the new bill proposes, the most significant change involves the homestead exemption. Currently, the law provides that a […]