About the Firm

Chris Griswold, P.C. was established in 2001 by Chris Griswold with the desire to provide top-notch legal services to the commercial real estate, energy and business communities.  Chris has acted as corporate counsel for Fortune 500 companies including, among others, Pier One Imports, J.C. Penney Corporation, and Which? Wich Franchise, Inc.  He has spent the majority of his career performing major commercial transaction work.

Chris Griswold, P.C. strives to provide outstanding legal representation to all clients whether individuals or corporate entities.  Moreover, Chris has extensive experience in communicating with large corporations and their boards and officers to achieve desired results while serving clients in the area of general corporate law.  At Chris Griswold, P.C., providing legal expertise with honesty, integrity, constant communication and respect is paramount while acting in the client’s best interest(s).

What My Clients Are Saying:

“I would certainly like to commend Chris for his efforts is a recent transaction and for keeping communications with distant legal departments of large companies informed and involved as regarding the negotiations.  Chris Griswold has been a real asset in bringing together people and has the ability to center the focus on the transaction and that is really needed in today’s commercial real estate market.  Even though we may be experienced and seasoned veterans of commercial real estate, it’s good to have qualified, energetic, and capable legal support ready to move the process along at the faster rate we need today.  My thanks to Chris for his efforts in this most recent transaction.”
Irmon Gray / Broker / NAI Sullivan Group / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“It has been a pleasure working with Mr. Griswold. He knows the commercial real estate business well and has been an integral element in our deal making process on some very key transactions.”
Kris Davis /  Industrial and Investment Advisor / Grubb & Ellis | LevyBeffort / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“Chris Griswold has a unique skill set for a Real Estate attorney.  He is equally adept in the courthouse as well as in a transactional setting.   We have worked with him in lease negotiations where we found him to be pragmatic and fair minded while representing his client.  As result of working on the other side of the table with Chris, we engaged him to assist us with various lease enforcement issues.  We have used many attorneys to assist us with FED’s, collections etc. and Chris has by far been the most efficient and cost effective counsel we have ever used.
Jeff Norman /  President / JAH Realty, L.P. / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“Chris Griswold has a way of simplifying complex legal issues.  He is quick to respond, efficient and professional in his delivery of services and fair and up front with his cost.  Professional Insurors considers Chris an asset to both our business and our clients.  Our trust in Chris grows each and every time we call upon his expertise.”
Kelly Miller / President / Professional Insurors Agency, LLC / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma“

I was referred to Chris from a friend of mine who has used him for years. I have 23 offices nationwide and tons of legal items that I don’t have time to deal with myself (nor would I trust just any attorney).  What a blessing to find Chris…. Here is someone I know will get it done right, day or night.  Chris’ good legal services free me up to run the day to day operations of my business with the peace of mind that the legal details are covered; all at an honest, fair price.  Thanks Chris!”
James Gray / President & CEO / Full Circle Financial Group / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“Chris Griswold has always been proactive and professional.  He takes the time to work with us and tailors his approach to our situational needs.  My favorite thing about Chris is that he will let me know if there is an easier, less-expensive approach.  We look forward to working with him well into the future.”
Carl S. Milam / President / Western Concepts Restaurant Group / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“Starting my own business presented many obstacles and uncertainties.  I was fortunate and blessed to have my real estate broker recommend Chris Griswold as a resource for my lease reviews and negotiations.  Chris addressed all my questions and concerns with unyielding patience and guidance and helped me secure a strong and favorable lease.  Chris you are an exceptional resource and even better friend….  Thanks for all your help with this first location.  I look forward to working with you on the next one.”
Chris Lucas / Owner / KoKo Fitclub / Edmond, Oklahoma

“WhichWich? is experiencing tremendous growth and we feel fortunate to have Chris Griswold, P.C. as our lead Real Estate Attorney during this time of expansion.  His knowledge, professionalism, tenacity, integrity and drive has given our brand an edge over our competition when securing premier locations throughout the country.  He continues to make our needs a priority and we look forward to working with him for many years to come.”
Jeff Vickers / Director of Development / Which?Which / Dallas, Texas

“Chris Griswold did a fantastic job handling my first lease negotiation.  Chris kept the process moving and he kept me up to date on all the changes and nuances as we progressed towards lease execution.  Working with Chris has been a delight and I look forward to working with him on all future projects.”
Ted Barringer / Which?Wich Franchisee / Raleigh, North Carolina

“It is with pleasure that I recommend attorney Chris Griswold for all areas of your business where legal advice and having someone to look out for your best interests is needed.  Chris is very through and efficient in reviewing our lease documents.  There were many things in reviewing our documents that Chris discovered that at some point in the future would hamper our business.  Having someone to view things with a sense of ownership (as we all would like to see) is rare today.  I appreciate Chris Griswold and I believe you will as well.”
Robbie Moon / Which?Wich Franchisee / Asheville, North Carolina

“Just a note to let you know how much I have appreciated your help in the past with lease preparation and certain lease particulars that the lay person may sometimes not be familiar with. You have demonstrated a good balance of getting past certain points of law that when considering the lease in its entirety, have a tendency to slow the deal process. As I continue to do more business with larger companies, especially public companies, your knowledge of what is relevant and what is not is of great benefit. I also value you not interjecting yourself in the business points of a transaction except when appropriate.    I trust that we will be doing business together for many years to come.”
Mark Ruffin, Precor/Ruffin / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“I want to reiterate how grateful we are for your continued guidance and professionalism.  Your commanding ability and communications skills are a true virtue and a great asset to our company.  Having you in our corner has given us great peace of mind heading into the future.  Thank you for everything.”
Kris Garcia, Which Wich Franchisee / Dallas, Texas

“I take special care when selecting business partners to represent my company and look for those who exhibit the same levels of professionalism and integrity that I try to achieve.  Chris Griswold definitely meets these requirements and is considered a very valuable member of the JOBO Properties team.  I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Griswold to handle your business and commercial real estate transactions.”
Darren Ford / Owner & Developer of JOBO Properties, L.L.C. / Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“We have worked with Chris Griswold in negotiating all aspects of our lease agreements and highly recommend his work.  He has always been diligent, thorough, quick and effective.  Additionally, he has a keen understanding of the truly critical aspects of leases and how best to address them.”
Scott Osuna, Which Wich Franchisee / Dallas, Texas

“I recently had Chris Griswold serve as my attorney during lease negotiations for my second project.  Chris did a great job.  Among other things, he reviewed the lease document thoroughly to ensure that my best interests were covered.  The best part of working with Chris is that he takes the time to explain everything to you.  I will be using Chris for my next lease review.”
Chad Todd, Which Wich Franchisee / Columbia, South Carolina

Education:

Texas Tech University (B.B.A. 1996); University of Oklahoma (J.D. 1999).  In law school, Chris was Managing Editor of the American Indian Law Review and the 10th Circuit Regional Representative for the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association.

Admissions/Membership:

Member of the Oklahoma, Texas and American Bar Associations
Licensed in all Oklahoma and Texas state courts
Member of (ICSC) International Council of Shopping Centers
Member of the Commercial Real Estate Council of Oklahoma City
Member of the Oklahoma CCIM Chapter
Member of the OKCMAR REALTORS Commercial Alliance
Member of the Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council
Member of the Urban Land Institute.