Clients describe Marie Gribble as a calm, pragmatic problem-solver who brings clarity and structure to complex commercial real estate transactions. They value the combination of technical strength, clear communication and steady guidance that keeps deals moving forward while exercising sound judgment to protect clients’ long-term interests. Marie says, “My goal is to make complicated real estate and lending transactions feel manageable, thoughtfully structured and efficiently executed, without losing sight of the client’s broader business objectives and long-term protection.”

Marie advises clients across the full lifecycle of U.S. and cross-border commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, development projects and real estate secured lending. With experience representing both sides of the table including landlords and tenants, buyers and sellers, and lenders and borrowers, clients rely on her for balanced judgment, practical risk assessment and the ability to anticipate the concerns of all stakeholders.

Her clients span a wide range of industries and sizes, from Fortune 500 companies and national financial institutions to Silicon Valley life sciences landlords, affordable housing developers, high net worth individuals, family offices and mid-market technology and professional services firms. Many of the companies she supports operate across California, throughout the United States and internationally. Her practice includes commercial leasing for office, life sciences, retail and flex properties, as well as real estate acquisitions and dispositions, 1031 exchanges, and commercial real estate lending transactions.

Clients appreciate her ability to communicate clearly, cut through complexity and maintain forward momentum even in multi-layered, fast-moving deals. She brings an organized, solution-oriented approach grounded in legal expertise and thoughtful, business-minded judgment, helping clients move transactions forward efficiently while protecting their long-term interests. Clients trust her to guide decisions that shape the future of their properties, portfolios and investments.

Areas of Focus

Experience

  • Represented a leading California affordable housing developer in multiple acquisitions for new residential projects, including a $12 million acquisition supporting a planned 125-unit community.
  • Represented one of Silicon Valley’s largest life sciences landlords on leasing, acquisitions, dispositions and financing matters across its portfolio.
  • Represented a Fortune 500 financial services firm in negotiating and closing a multi floor lease in a premier Manhattan office tower.

Credentials

Education

  • Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D.)
  • Santa Clara University (B.A., Philosophy)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2013

Recognitions

  • Selected among The Best Lawyers in America©, "Ones to Watch," 2026

Publications