Our Team

Our clients know to turn to us with any legal matter,
and that if the particular issue is beyond the scope of our practice areas, we will assist them in finding the professional assistance that is required. Our lawyers practice exclusively in civil matters.

Daniele Grechi

Daniele is the co-founder of Grechi Carter PC. He began his legal career with a full service firm in downtown Toronto where he handled various complex commercial matters in the transactional and litigation field, however, his entrepreneurial spirit, desire to work directly with clients and vision of what a law practice should be led him to branch off and start his own practice, rather than take the traditional route.
His practice now focuses on Real Estate, Wills and Estates. Daniele has an array of experience handling commercial/residential purchase and sale transactions, and his specialized knowledge of Ontario Mortgage Law directed his practice to include a strong emphasis on acting for private lenders securitizing their loans against residential and commercial real estate across Ontario. Daniele now oversees hundreds of Real Estate Purchases across Ontario yearly and acts for various Trust Companies and Syndicates specializing in private lending across the Province.

David Carter

David Carter is the co-founding partner of Grechi Carter. His practice if focused in residential and commercial real estate law, where he has helped hundreds of clients in purchasing, selling and mortgaging their properties. David enjoys advising clients on structuring various real estate related business opportunities including real estate development, mortgage brokering, mortgage syndications, and establishing and administering mortgage trusts. David also works with Landlords and Tenants to help draft, negotiate or interpret commercial leases.
David completed his J.D. law degree at Queen’s University, which included a certificate in International Public Law at Herstmonceaux Castle, in East Sussex, England. Before attending Queen’s, David received a B.A. from McGill University with a double major in Economics and History.

Michelle McKenna

Michelle joined Grech Carter in June 2016 as a law clerk, providing over five years of experience with both real estate and litigation matters. She studied at Humber College where she graduated from the Paralegal program in 2011 with honours. During her time as a co-op student, she was exposed to real estate law which has become her focus. At Grechi Carter, she helps close over 200 transactions per year. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys watching and playing sports such as softball. She is also a long-time dedicated fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.

Bryan Bernal

Bryan has been with Grechi Carter since 2015, after graduating from the Law Clerk program at The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. During his time with Grechi Carter, Bryan has assisted with numerous residential real estate purchases and sales in addition to refinance and private mortgage transactions. He works closely with new clients in order to ensure they are at ease with the real estate closing process. Bryan has also assisted the firm with matters involving litigation and wills, as required. Bryan currently resides in Brampton, Ontario and enjoys camping, hiking and swimming.

Erica Li

Erica has been working as a law clerk since 2013. She is the newest member at Grechi Carter. Erica works alongside lawyers on real property transactions including purchase, sale, refinances and private mortgages. Her role will include completing and reviewing title searches, corresponding with clients, drafting requisition letters, completing off title searches, preparing transaction closing documents, preparation and registration of various estate related conveyancing documents.

Our Team

Our clients know to turn to us with any legal matter,
and that if the particular issue is beyond the scope of our practice areas, we will assist them in finding the professional assistance that is required. Our lawyers practice exclusively in civil matters.

Daniele Grechi

Daniele is the co-founder of Grechi Carter PC. He began his legal career with a full service firm in downtown Toronto where he handled various complex commercial matters in the transactional and litigation field, however, his entrepreneurial spirit, desire to work directly with clients and vision of what a law practice should be led him to branch off and start his own practice, rather than take the traditional route.
His practice now focuses on Real Estate, Wills and Estates. Daniele has an array of experience handling commercial/residential purchase and sale transactions, and his specialized knowledge of Ontario Mortgage Law directed his practice to include a strong emphasis on acting for private lenders securitizing their loans against residential and commercial real estate across Ontario. Daniele now oversees hundreds of Real Estate Purchases across Ontario yearly and acts for various Trust Companies and Syndicates specializing in private lending across the Province.

David Carter

David Carter is the co-founding partner of Grechi Carter. His practice if focused in residential and commercial real estate law, where he has helped hundreds of clients in purchasing, selling and mortgaging their properties. David enjoys advising clients on structuring various real estate related business opportunities including real estate development, mortgage brokering, mortgage syndications, and establishing and administering mortgage trusts. David also works with Landlords and Tenants to help draft, negotiate or interpret commercial leases.
David completed his J.D. law degree at Queen’s University, which included a certificate in International Public Law at Herstmonceaux Castle, in East Sussex, England. Before attending Queen’s, David received a B.A. from McGill University with a double major in Economics and History.

Michelle McKenna

Michelle joined Grech Carter in June 2016 as a law clerk, providing over five years of experience with both real estate and litigation matters. She studied at Humber College where she graduated from the Paralegal program in 2011 with honours. During her time as a co-op student, she was exposed to real estate law which has become her focus. At Grechi Carter, she helps close over 200 transactions per year. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys watching and playing sports such as softball. She is also a long-time dedicated fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.

Bryan Bernal

Bryan has been with Grechi Carter since 2015, after graduating from the Law Clerk program at The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. During his time with Grechi Carter, Bryan has assisted with numerous residential real estate purchases and sales in addition to refinance and private mortgage transactions. He works closely with new clients in order to ensure they are at ease with the real estate closing process. Bryan has also assisted the firm with matters involving litigation and wills, as required. Bryan currently resides in Brampton, Ontario and enjoys camping, hiking and swimming.

Erica Li

Erica has been working as a law clerk since 2013. She is the newest member at Grechi Carter. Erica works alongside lawyers on real property transactions including purchase, sale, refinances and private mortgages. Her role will include completing and reviewing title searches, corresponding with clients, drafting requisition letters, completing off title searches, preparing transaction closing documents, preparation and registration of various estate related conveyancing documents.

Our Team

Our clients know to turn to us with any legal matter,
and that if the particular issue is beyond the scope of our practice areas, we will assist them in finding the professional assistance that is required. Our lawyers practice exclusively in civil matters.

Daniele Grechi

Daniele is the co-founder of Grechi Carter PC. He began his legal career with a full service firm in downtown Toronto where he handled various complex commercial matters in the transactional and litigation field, however, his entrepreneurial spirit, desire to work directly with clients and vision of what a law practice should be led him to branch off and start his own practice, rather than take the traditional route.
His practice now focuses on Real Estate, Wills and Estates. Daniele has an array of experience handling commercial/residential purchase and sale transactions, and his specialized knowledge of Ontario Mortgage Law directed his practice to include a strong emphasis on acting for private lenders securitizing their loans against residential and commercial real estate across Ontario. Daniele now oversees hundreds of Real Estate Purchases across Ontario yearly and acts for various Trust Companies and Syndicates specializing in private lending across the Province.

David Carter is the co-founding partner of Grechi Carter. His practice if focused in residential and commercial real estate law, where he has helped hundreds of clients in purchasing, selling and mortgaging their properties. David enjoys advising clients on structuring various real estate related business opportunities including real estate development, mortgage brokering, mortgage syndications, and establishing and administering mortgage trusts. David also works with Landlords and Tenants to help draft, negotiate or interpret commercial leases.
David completed his J.D. law degree at Queen’s University, which included a certificate in International Public Law at Herstmonceaux Castle, in East Sussex, England. Before attending Queen’s, David received a B.A. from McGill University with a double major in Economics and History.

Bryan Bernal

Bryan has been with Grechi Carter since 2015, after graduating from the Law Clerk program at The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. During his time with Grechi Carter, Bryan has assisted with numerous residential real estate purchases and sales in addition to refinance and private mortgage transactions. He works closely with new clients in order to ensure they are at ease with the real estate closing process. Bryan has also assisted the firm with matters involving litigation and wills, as required. Bryan currently resides in Brampton, Ontario and enjoys camping, hiking and swimming.

Erica Li

Our Team

Daniele Grechi

Daniele is the co-founder of Grechi Carter PC. He began his legal career with a full service firm in downtown Toronto where he handled various complex commercial matters in the transactional and litigation field, however, his entrepreneurial spirit, desire to work directly with clients and vision of what a law practice should be led him to branch off and start his own practice, rather than take the traditional route.

His practice now focuses on Real Estate. Daniele has an array of experience handling purchase and sale transactions, and his specialized knowledge of Ontario Mortgage Law directed his practice to include a strong emphasis on acting for private lenders securitizing their loans against residential and commercial real estate across Ontario. Daniele now oversees hundreds of Real Estate Purchases/Private Mortgage loan across Ontario yearly and acts for various Trust Companies and Syndicates specializing in private lending across the Province.

When Daniele is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and his dog and cat. When he has spare time, you will most likely find him at St. George’s golf club.

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David Carter

David Carter B.A. (McGill) 2008, International Public Law (Herstmonceaux) 2009, J.D. (Queens) 2011 is the co-founding partner of Grechi Carter Professional Corporation. His practice is focused on residential and commercial real estate law, private mortgage financing and mortgage enforcement work. David enjoys advising clients on structuring various real estate related business opportunities including real estate development, mortgage brokering, mortgage syndications, and establishing and administering private mortgage investment groups, companies and trusts.

David is the co-author of the real estate law text book: Real Estate Transaction 2nd Edition. He has taught as an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, and is currently teaching as an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, law department. He has authored papers for the Six Minute Real Estate Lawyer on topics including Time of the Essence, Outstanding Building Permits, and Construction Financing.

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In his free time David remains an avid Toronto sports fan and continues to enjoy playing golf, baseball and hockey.

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Jonathan Savard-Shaw

Jonathan is an Associate at Grechi Carter. He completed his articles with our firm before becoming an associate, focusing on our residential real estate practice. Jonathan is also fluent in French, having been born and raised in Quebec. 

Jonathan completed both his Civil Law (LL.L) and his Common Law (J.D.) degrees at the University of Ottawa and was called to the bar in 2018. During his studies, Jonathan was very active in both the University's and the Law Faculty's student life. Jonathan was elected as the student representative for his Common Law cohort. He was also elected as a representative on the Board of Administration of the University of Ottawa. Jonathan received the Colonel Michel W. Drapeau Prize which is awarded for outstanding leadership in student affairs combined with high academic achievement. 

Jonathan is originally from Montreal and is an avid traveler. He has visited much of British Columbia, where he has family. He has backpacked and taught English in Thailand. He has also backpacked throughout the Yukon, Morocco, and much of Europe. 

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Lauren Humphreys

Lauren joined Grechi Carter as an articling student in 2017 before being called to the Ontario Bar in 2018. As an associate at the firm,  Lauren's interpersonal skills and care for her clients helps her to excel.

Prior to moving to Ontario, Lauren obtained an Honours degree in English literature and Minors in Classical Studies, Film, and History from Bishops University in Sherbooke, Quebec before returning to her home town of Halifax to pursue her legal education at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie. During her time at Law School, Lauren was a recipient of a Schulich Scholarship, as well as the D.S. & F.L. Coombes Award in Law for her outstanding contributions to her academic and personal communities. 

Outside of the law, Lauren enjoys exploring the artistic, cultural, and athletic events throughout Toronto, as well as listening to true-crime podcasts and reading classical literature. 

Erica has been working as a real estate law clerk since 2013, and has been part of the Grechi Carter team since 2016. Erica manages the clerical side of our private mortgage practice, overseeing hundreds of private mortgage registrations each year. Erica is the primary point of contact for many of our larger clients and has quickly become an invaluable member of the team with her excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task under pressure.

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Erica is currently on Maternity Leave!

Michelle joined Grechi Carter in June 2016 as a law clerk, providing over five years of experience with both real estate and litigation matters. She studied at The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning where she graduated from the Paralegal program in 2011 with honours. During her time as a co-op student, she was exposed to real estate law which has become her focus. At Grechi Carter, she helps close over 300 transactions per year. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys watching and playing sports such as softball. She is also a long-time dedicated fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.

Bryan Bernal

Bryan has been with Grechi Carter since 2015, after graduating from the Law Clerk program at The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. During his time with Grechi Carter, Bryan has assisted with numerous residential real estate purchases and sales in addition to refinance and private mortgage transactions. He works closely with new clients in order to ensure they are at ease with the real estate closing process. Bryan currently resides in Toronto and enjoys camping, hiking and swimming.

Alessandra DiGiovanni

Alessandra has been working as a junior real estate law clerk since 2018. She currently handles all of our sales, purchases, refinance and pre-construction files and works hand-in-hand with our senior law clerk, Michelle.

She is a hard worker and really takes pride in her work. Alessandra is an integral member of our GC team!

Our Team

Daniele Grechi

Daniele is the co-founder of Grechi Carter PC. He began his legal career with a full service firm in downtown Toronto where he handled various complex commercial matters in the transactional and litigation field, however, his entrepreneurial spirit, desire to work directly with clients and vision of what a law practice should be led him to branch off and start his own practice, rather than take the traditional route.

His practice now focuses on Real Estate. Daniele has an array of experience handling purchase and sale transactions, and his specialized knowledge of Ontario Mortgage Law directed his practice to include a strong emphasis on acting for private lenders securitizing their loans against residential and commercial real estate across Ontario. Daniele now oversees hundreds of Real Estate Purchases/Private Mortgage loan across Ontario yearly and acts for various Trust Companies and Syndicates specializing in private lending across the Province.

When Daniele is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and his dog and cat. When he has spare time, you will most likely find him at St. George’s golf club.

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David Carter

David Carter B.A. (McGill) 2008, International Public Law (Herstmonceaux) 2009, J.D. (Queens) 2011 is the co-founding partner of Grechi Carter Professional Corporation. His practice is focused on residential and commercial real estate law, private mortgage financing and mortgage enforcement work. David enjoys advising clients on structuring various real estate related business opportunities including real estate development, mortgage brokering, mortgage syndications, and establishing and administering private mortgage investment groups, companies and trusts.

David is the co-author of the real estate law text book: Real Estate Transaction 2nd Edition. He has taught as an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, and is currently teaching as an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, law department. He has authored papers for the Six Minute Real Estate Lawyer on topics including Time of the Essence, Outstanding Building Permits, and Construction Financing.

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In his free time David remains an avid Toronto sports fan and continues to enjoy playing golf, baseball and hockey.

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Jonathan Savard-Shaw

Jonathan is an Associate at Grechi Carter. He completed his articles with our firm before becoming an associate, focusing on our residential real estate practice. Jonathan is also fluent in French, having been born and raised in Quebec. 

Jonathan completed both his Civil Law (LL.L) and his Common Law (J.D.) degrees at the University of Ottawa and was called to the bar in 2018. During his studies, Jonathan was very active in both the University's and the Law Faculty's student life. Jonathan was elected as the student representative for his Common Law cohort. He was also elected as a representative on the Board of Administration of the University of Ottawa. Jonathan received the Colonel Michel W. Drapeau Prize which is awarded for outstanding leadership in student affairs combined with high academic achievement. 

Jonathan is originally from Montreal and is an avid traveler. He has visited much of British Columbia, where he has family. He has backpacked and taught English in Thailand. He has also backpacked throughout the Yukon, Morocco, and much of Europe. 

Lauren Humphreys

Lauren joined Grechi Carter as an articling student in 2017 before being called to the Ontario Bar in 2018. As an associate at the firm,  Lauren's interpersonal skills and care for her clients help her to excel.

Prior to moving to Ontario, Lauren obtained an Honours degree in English literature and Minors in Classical Studies, Film, and History from Bishops University in Sherbooke, Quebec before returning to her home town of Halifax to pursue her legal education at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie. During her time at Law School, Lauren was a recipient of a Schulich Scholarship, as well as the D.S. & F.L. Coombes Award in Law for her outstanding contributions to her academic and personal communities. 

Outside of the law, Lauren enjoys exploring the artistic, cultural, and athletic events throughout Toronto, as well as listening to true-crime podcasts and reading classical literature. 

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Erica Suarez

Erica has been working as a real estate law clerk since 2013, and has been part of the Grechi Carter team since 2016. Erica manages the clerical side of our private mortgage practice, overseeing hundreds of private mortgage registrations each year. Erica is the primary point of contact for many of our larger clients and has quickly become an invaluable member of the team with her excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task under pressure.

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Erica is currently on Maternity Leave!

Michelle McKenna

Michelle joined Grechi Carter in June 2016 as a law clerk, providing over five years of experience with both real estate and litigation matters. She studied at The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning where she graduated from the Paralegal program in 2011 with honours. During her time as a co-op student, she was exposed to real estate law which has become her focus. At Grechi Carter, she helps close over 300 transactions per year. Michelle has since earned the role of Senior Residential Real Estate Clerk!

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In her spare time, Michelle enjoys watching and playing sports such as softball. She is also a long-time dedicated fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.

Bryan Bernal

Bryan has been with Grechi Carter since 2015, after graduating from the Law Clerk program at The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. During his time with Grechi Carter, Bryan has assisted with numerous residential real estate purchases and sales in addition to refinance and private mortgage transactions. He works closely with new clients in order to ensure they are at ease with the real estate closing process. Bryan currently resides in Toronto and enjoys camping, hiking and swimming.

Alessandra DiGiovanni

Alessandra has been working as a junior real estate law clerk since 2018. She currently handles all of our sales, purchases, refinance and pre-construction files and works hand-in-hand with our senior law clerk, Michelle.

She is a hard worker and really takes pride in her work. Alessandra is an integral member of our GC team!

Ashley Nascimento

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Ashley has been with Grechi Carter since June, 2019. She handles all administrative work and is currently training to be a junior real estate law clerk. Ashley works along side Alessandra, Michelle, and Stephanie in our purchase, sale, and refinance department. Ashley is known to brighten the office with her smile. She is a dedicated member of the GC team!

Our Team

Daniele Grechi

Daniele is the co-founder of Grechi Carter PC. He began his legal career with a full service firm in downtown Toronto where he handled various complex commercial matters in the transactional and litigation field, however, his entrepreneurial spirit, desire to work directly with clients and vision of what a law practice should be led him to branch off and start his own practice, rather than take the traditional route.

His practice now focuses on Real Estate. Daniele has an array of experience handling purchase and sale transactions, and his specialized knowledge of Ontario Mortgage Law directed his practice to include a strong emphasis on acting for private lenders securitizing their loans against residential and commercial real estate across Ontario. Daniele now oversees hundreds of Real Estate Purchases/Private Mortgage loan across Ontario yearly and acts for various Trust Companies and Syndicates specializing in private lending across the Province.

When Daniele is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and his dog and cat. When he has spare time, you will most likely find him at St. George’s golf club.

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David Carter

David Carter B.A. (McGill) 2008, International Public Law (Herstmonceaux) 2009, J.D. (Queens) 2011 is the co-founding partner of Grechi Carter Professional Corporation. His practice is focused on residential and commercial real estate law, private mortgage financing and mortgage enforcement work. David enjoys advising clients on structuring various real estate related business opportunities including real estate development, mortgage brokering, mortgage syndications, and establishing and administering private mortgage investment groups, companies and trusts.

David is the co-author of the real estate law text book: Real Estate Transaction 2nd Edition. He has taught as an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, and is currently teaching as an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, law department. He has authored papers for the Six Minute Real Estate Lawyer on topics including Time of the Essence, Outstanding Building Permits, and Construction Financing.

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In his free time David remains an avid Toronto sports fan and continues to enjoy playing golf, baseball and hockey.

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Jonathan Savard-Shaw

Jonathan is an Associate at Grechi Carter. He completed his articles with our firm before becoming an associate, focusing on our residential real estate practice. Jonathan is also fluent in French, having been born and raised in Quebec. 

Jonathan completed both his Civil Law (LL.L) and his Common Law (J.D.) degrees at the University of Ottawa and was called to the bar in 2018. During his studies, Jonathan was very active in both the University's and the Law Faculty's student life. Jonathan was elected as the student representative for his Common Law cohort. He was also elected as a representative on the Board of Administration of the University of Ottawa. Jonathan received the Colonel Michel W. Drapeau Prize which is awarded for outstanding leadership in student affairs combined with high academic achievement. 

Jonathan is originally from Montreal and is an avid traveler. He has visited much of British Columbia, where he has family. He has backpacked and taught English in Thailand. He has also backpacked throughout the Yukon, Morocco, and much of Europe. 

Lauren Humphreys

Lauren joined Grechi Carter as an articling student in 2017 before being called to the Ontario Bar in 2018. As an associate at the firm,  Lauren's interpersonal skills and care for her clients help her to excel.

Prior to moving to Ontario, Lauren obtained an Honours degree in English literature and Minors in Classical Studies, Film, and History from Bishops University in Sherbooke, Quebec before returning to her home town of Halifax to pursue her legal education at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie. During her time at Law School, Lauren was a recipient of a Schulich Scholarship, as well as the D.S. & F.L. Coombes Award in Law for her outstanding contributions to her academic and personal communities. 

Outside of the law, Lauren enjoys exploring the artistic, cultural, and athletic events throughout Toronto, as well as listening to true-crime podcasts and reading classical literature. 

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Erica Suarez

Erica has been working as a real estate law clerk since 2013, and has been part of the Grechi Carter team since 2016. Erica manages the clerical side of our private mortgage practice, overseeing hundreds of private mortgage registrations each year. Erica is the primary point of contact for many of our larger clients and has quickly become an invaluable member of the team with her excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task under pressure.

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Erica is currently on Maternity Leave!

Michelle McKenna

Michelle joined Grechi Carter in June 2016 as a law clerk, providing over five years of experience with both real estate and litigation matters. She studied at The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning where she graduated from the Paralegal program in 2011 with honours. During her time as a co-op student, she was exposed to real estate law which has become her focus. At Grechi Carter, she helps close over 300 transactions per year. Michelle has since earned the role of Senior Residential Real Estate Clerk!

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In her spare time, Michelle enjoys watching and playing sports such as softball. She is also a long-time dedicated fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.

Bryan Bernal

Bryan has been with Grechi Carter since 2015, after graduating from the Law Clerk program at The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. During his time with Grechi Carter, Bryan has assisted with numerous residential real estate purchases and sales in addition to refinance and private mortgage transactions. He works closely with new clients in order to ensure they are at ease with the real estate closing process. Bryan currently resides in Toronto and enjoys camping, hiking and swimming.

Alessandra DiGiovanni

Alessandra has been working as a junior real estate law clerk since 2018. She currently handles residential real estate sales, purchases, refinance and pre-construction transactions, working closely with our senior law clerk, Michelle.

She is a hard worker and really takes pride in her work. Alessandra is an integral member of our GC team!

Ashley Nascimento

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Ashley has been with Grechi Carter since June, 2019. She handles all administrative work and is currently training to be a junior real estate law clerk. Ashley works along side Alessandra, Michelle, and Stephanie in our purchase, sale, and refinance department. Ashley is known to brighten the office with her smile. She is a dedicated member of the GC team!

Stephanie Ritlop

Stephanie recently joined Grechi Carter, bringing with her over four years of experience in residential real estate sales, purchases and refinance transactions. Stephanie has also been trained in our private lending department along side Bryan.

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Stephanie has proven to be a valuable member of the GC team!