NAI Geis signs lease for 31,609 SF at United Plaza

PHILADELPHIA, PA – IPC US REIT, along with leasing partner, NAI Geis Realty Group, Inc. recently signed a long-term lease for 31,609 s/f at the United Plaza, located at 30 S. 17th St. in Center City to the law firm of Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, PC. Cohen Seglias was represented by A Margolis Realty Co. The firm’s new office occupies the entire 19th floor, and more than doubles their previous location at 1515 Market St. Although the firm moved only blocks away. United Plaza was worth the trip. Originally built in 1975, United Plaza’s lobby and landscaping were extensively renovated, spurring its 2004 “the office building of the year” award for best renovation by the Building Owners and Managers Association.

As the firm has quadrupled in size in less than 10 years, United Plaza’s large floorplate and virtually column free interior has allowed the firm to expand their space, yet remain contiguous on one floor. In addition to breathing room for its 40 plus lawyers, the new space has allowed the firm to expand their copy center and includes eleven conference rooms. The largest conference room is wireless enabled and has videoconferencing capability to facilitate virtual meetings and training sessions. As an added bonus, the 19th floor also offers spectacular views of the city, as the high window line is free of obstructions and enables glass to run from floor to ceiling.

Cohen Seglias is a leading firm in construction law and provides a full range of construction law services. In addition, the firm’s labor and employment group counsels management in labor and employment relations. The business practice group offers services in real estate, commercial transactions, tax and estates and commercial litigation, along with specialties in elder law, special needs and guardianships.