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
Webinar: COVID-19 Impact and Options for Commercial and Residential Real Estate
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on real estate issues and has prompted all levels of government to enact new legislation to mitigate the impact on landlords, tenants, and banks. In an effort to help our clients and partners understand the impact of COVID-19 and the recent legislation on real estate matters, our […]
Squatter’s Rights, Prescriptive Easements, and Adverse Possession
Though a property owner may prefer not to consider it, there are rights which an individual is entitled after using a property for a particular period of time despite the fact that they do not own said property. Legally, when an individual uses a property without the permission of the owner it is known as […]
Small Businesses and Covid-19 on March 30, 2020
Two weeks ago today, I was standing in front of Judge Styn in San Diego Superior Court expecting to get a one-week bench trial underway. This was after we had waived our jury the prior Friday when San Diego had suspended jury trials due to the Coronavirus. Judge Styn is 79 years old and the […]
The Stadium Proposals: Sometimes, Nothing is Better than Something
As part of this year’s midterm elections, San Diegans will be confronted with two competing ballot measures focusing on what to do with the land surrounding the iconic SDCCU Stadium (formerly, Jack Murphy Stadium and Qualcomm Stadium). The first ballot measure is Measure E, otherwise known as “SoccerCity.” Measure E is sponsored by FS Investors, […]
Why Speak to an Attorney Before Buying a Home?
The professionals that you surround yourself with when purchasing a home all have a vested interest in your “closing the deal.” All the parties, including the broker, the mortgage salesperson, and the title company each get paid through commission. If each party is purchased this way, who is there to push the brakes and first […]