Shay Kulkarni

Personal Introduction

Shailendra “Shay” Kulkarni, a member of the Construction and Litigation practice groups, is a skilled litigator and noted speaker who utilizes his comprehensive construction law expertise to assist contractors, real estate developers, and other business entities in dispute resolution. He focuses on construction and real estate litigation, insurance coverage litigation and analysis, and complex civil litigation, including surety litigation and construction-industry contracts. Shay is the Chair of the Construction Law Practice Area Committee of the California Lawyers Association and the former two-time Chairman of the Construction Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association. He currently also serves as the Chair of Division 5 (General Contractors) of the ABA Forum on Construction Law, and as a fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. Shay also proudly serves the San Diego community as an Advisory Board Member and Mentoring Program Co-chair for the Crawford Academy of Law program, and as a member of the Build and Serve Committee of the San Diego Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. Prior to moving to San Diego, Shay also practiced in New Orleans, Louisiana, focusing on construction, surety, and real estate litigation. His deep knowledge and broad experience as a trusted advisor make him a key resource for clients in the construction, real estate, and general business sectors.