Law Offices of Gretchen Ortiz

Gretchen Marée Ortiz is an award‑winning corporate attorney, business strategist, and former multi‑venture entrepreneur with more than 25 years of combined experience in corporate law, real estate enterprises, asset protection, and complex contracts. As a trusted fractional general counsel to founders, family offices, investors, and high‑growth companies, she brings boardroom‑level judgment, entrepreneurial insight, and meticulous legal execution to every engagement.

Before entering private practice, Gretchen founded, operated, and exited four companies within the real estate industry. This first‑hand experience as an owner–operator deeply informs her counsel: she understands how decisions made in the conference room resonate in the marketplace, with investors, and in day‑to‑day operations. This dual vantage point—seasoned entrepreneur and seasoned attorney—allows her to align legal architecture with real‑world business objectives and long‑term value creation.

Recognized as a leading corporate and legal strategist, Gretchen is known for her ability to “zoom out” to the enterprise level—evaluating business models, capital structure, risk exposure, and growth trajectories—and then “zoom in” to craft precise legal strategies and agreements that minimize risk, reduce liability, and protect critical assets. Clients rely on her for sophisticated transactional work and for her capacity to anticipate issues, safeguard what they have built, and position them for strategic growth, expansion, and exit.

Her practice focuses on:

• Serving as outside and fractional general counsel to closely held companies, family‑owned businesses, and emerging growth ventures
• Structuring entities, governance, and ownership to protect assets and support scale, succession, or exit events
• Negotiating and drafting complex commercial and real estate–related contracts, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
• Designing risk‑mitigation and asset‑protection strategies for sophisticated entrepreneurs and investors
• Advising on growth, expansion, and transition strategies, including reorganizations and strategic acquisitions.

Gretchen is also deeply committed to service and community leadership. A former Ambassador for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, she served as a key connector between members and businesses, helping strengthen the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. She has served on the boards of the Florida Justice Association and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, advancing access to justice and leadership opportunities within the profession. As a board member for United Arts and United Way—both close to her heart—she has championed community‑focused initiatives with a special emphasis on mental health support for women.