Sarah M. Grieb

Shareholder
Naples
999 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Suite 401
Naples, FL 34108
P 239.649.2727
F 239.261.3659
P 239.649.2727 | F 239.261.3659



Overview

Sarah helps clients - buyers and sellers, institutional lenders, commercial developers, and entrepreneurs - structure and execute successful real estate transactions. She counsels individuals and businesses on the purchase and sale of real property, guides landlords and tenants through the leasing of residential and commercial property, and assists both borrowers and lenders with loan transactions.

Most importantly, Sarah helps all of her clients achieve their end goals with practical advice that aligns with their needs, even when this means advising the client to walk away from a deal. For example, she recently represented an individual who sought to purchase a slip for his boat at a popular marina. The transaction initially appeared relatively straightforward, but, as the transaction and due diligence progressed, Sarah and her team uncovered multiple issues that created unreasonable risks for her client, and ultimately recommended they abandon the deal (and her client followed her advice).

Clients appreciate Sarah’s thoroughness and eye for detail. For example, she recently represented buyers who were purchasing a property on which they were planning to build a multimillion-dollar residence. While reviewing the title work, Sarah identified an outstanding building restriction from the 1970s that could have allowed the property's original owner to repurchase the land and everything on it for a nominal amount if certain conditions were met. This restriction should have been released in the public records years ago but never was. If that continued, it likely would have been the client’s responsibility to fix when they went to sell the home.  Sarah identified the issue and, pursuant to the title objection rights under the contract, requested that the seller take appropriate measures to have the restriction released so that her client would not have any title problems in the future.

In addition to her real estate practice, Sarah has particular strengths in assisting small business owners in forming their companies, drafting corporate documents and agreements, and complying with Florida corporate laws.

Experience
  • Represents and counsels buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate, business assets, and corporate stock
  • Represents and counsels landlords and tenants in the leasing of residential and commercial property
  • Represents and counsels borrowers and lenders in commercial and residential loan transactions
  • Represents and counsels small business owners in the formation of their companies, drafting of corporate documents, and guidance in complying with Florida corporate laws
Services

Industries

Education

  1. William & Mary Law School, J.D.
  2. Virginia Tech, B.S., Environmental Policy and Planning

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Florida

Recognitions

  • Selected as a Florida Super Lawyer - Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine (2017-2023)
  • Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation (2022-2024); Banking and Finance Law (2024)
  • Selected as Naples Illustrated "Top Lawyer" - Real Estate Law (2021-2023)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Collier County Chapter Representative, 2019-2020)
  • Collier County Bar Association, Real Property Section
    • Former Chair (2014-2015)
  • Collier County Women's Bar Association (Board Member)
  • Mortgage Bankers Association of Southwest Florida
  • Growing Associates in Naples (GAIN), Class of 2013

Insights

  1. Alerts
    Criminal Penalties in Florida for Failing to Provide Affidavit about Foreign Entities at Closing (Jul 24, 2023)
    Will Cannabis Ever Be Legalized at the Federal Level? (Jun 11, 2021)
    Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Opens for Small Healthcare Service Providers (Jan 14, 2021)
    Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Opens for Small Businesses, Hotels, & Restaurants (Jan 14, 2021)
    The Eleventh Circuit Decides that Chapter 11 Debtors in Possession Cannot Receive Loans Under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) (Jan 6, 2021)
  2. Firm News
    Eight Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2023)
    15 Roetzel Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 17, 2023)
    Eight Roetzel Attorneys Named 2023 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars (Jun 26, 2023)
    20 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2022)
    Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)

Overview

Sarah helps clients - buyers and sellers, institutional lenders, commercial developers, and entrepreneurs - structure and execute successful real estate transactions. She counsels individuals and businesses on the purchase and sale of real property, guides landlords and tenants through the leasing of residential and commercial property, and assists both borrowers and lenders with loan transactions.

Most importantly, Sarah helps all of her clients achieve their end goals with practical advice that aligns with their needs, even when this means advising the client to walk away from a deal. For example, she recently represented an individual who sought to purchase a slip for his boat at a popular marina. The transaction initially appeared relatively straightforward, but, as the transaction and due diligence progressed, Sarah and her team uncovered multiple issues that created unreasonable risks for her client, and ultimately recommended they abandon the deal (and her client followed her advice).

Clients appreciate Sarah’s thoroughness and eye for detail. For example, she recently represented buyers who were purchasing a property on which they were planning to build a multimillion-dollar residence. While reviewing the title work, Sarah identified an outstanding building restriction from the 1970s that could have allowed the property's original owner to repurchase the land and everything on it for a nominal amount if certain conditions were met. This restriction should have been released in the public records years ago but never was. If that continued, it likely would have been the client’s responsibility to fix when they went to sell the home.  Sarah identified the issue and, pursuant to the title objection rights under the contract, requested that the seller take appropriate measures to have the restriction released so that her client would not have any title problems in the future.

In addition to her real estate practice, Sarah has particular strengths in assisting small business owners in forming their companies, drafting corporate documents and agreements, and complying with Florida corporate laws.

Experience
  • Represents and counsels buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate, business assets, and corporate stock
  • Represents and counsels landlords and tenants in the leasing of residential and commercial property
  • Represents and counsels borrowers and lenders in commercial and residential loan transactions
  • Represents and counsels small business owners in the formation of their companies, drafting of corporate documents, and guidance in complying with Florida corporate laws

Education

  1. William & Mary Law School, J.D.
  2. Virginia Tech, B.S., Environmental Policy and Planning

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Florida

Recognitions

  • Selected as a Florida Super Lawyer - Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine (2017-2023)
  • Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation (2022-2024); Banking and Finance Law (2024)
  • Selected as Naples Illustrated "Top Lawyer" - Real Estate Law (2021-2023)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Collier County Chapter Representative, 2019-2020)
  • Collier County Bar Association, Real Property Section
    • Former Chair (2014-2015)
  • Collier County Women's Bar Association (Board Member)
  • Mortgage Bankers Association of Southwest Florida
  • Growing Associates in Naples (GAIN), Class of 2013

Insights

  1. Alerts
    Criminal Penalties in Florida for Failing to Provide Affidavit about Foreign Entities at Closing (Jul 24, 2023)
    Will Cannabis Ever Be Legalized at the Federal Level? (Jun 11, 2021)
    Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Opens for Small Healthcare Service Providers (Jan 14, 2021)
    Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Opens for Small Businesses, Hotels, & Restaurants (Jan 14, 2021)
    The Eleventh Circuit Decides that Chapter 11 Debtors in Possession Cannot Receive Loans Under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) (Jan 6, 2021)
  2. Firm News
    Eight Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2023)
    15 Roetzel Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 17, 2023)
    Eight Roetzel Attorneys Named 2023 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars (Jun 26, 2023)
    20 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2022)
    Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)