JLL Brokers Prestigious Lease for Behar Gibbs Savage Paulson at 1 WTC

In a significant move underscoring the vitality of the legal sector in urban development, JLL has facilitated a new lease agreement for Behar Gibbs Savage Paulson LLP, a civil defense litigation firm, at 1 WTC in Long Beach, California. This two-floor, 35,754-square-foot office space marks a continued presence of the law firm in a location it has occupied for 35 years, highlighting the prestige and strategic importance of the World Trade Center in Long Beach. Represented by JLL's Managing Director Mike McKeever, the law firm's new lease underscores its commitment to innovation and client-focused services. The landlord, Greenlaw Partners/Walton Street Capital, was represented by Jason Fine, also a JLL Managing Director, who emphasized the investment in the property to meet the evolving needs of firms and their employees.

Behar Gibbs Savage Paulson LLP, with its seven offices across California, is renowned for its expertise in civil defense litigation, combining decades of experience with forward-thinking legal strategies. The firm's decision to renew its lease at 1 WTC not only reaffirms its dedication to serving clients in Southern California but also signals confidence in Long Beach as a hub for attracting talent and facilitating commerce in the LA and Orange County regions. This development reflects broader trends in the legal sector's role in activating urban areas, as noted by McKeever.