Grubb & Ellis Co. reps Ruberto Israel & Weiner in 16,000 s/f lease

Grubb & Ellis Co. represented the business law firm of Ruberto Israel & Weiner, P.C., in the lease of 16,000 s/f of office space at 255 State St. from Pembroke Real Estate. Karyn McFarland, senior vice president, and Matthew Godoff, associate, both of the Office Group, facilitated the transaction on behalf of the tenant. Deb Gould and Tim Bianchi of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord. The lease represents a headquarters relocation for the law firm, which was previously located at 100 N. Washington St. "This new location provides a more efficient layout and takes advantage of market conditions to upgrade the quality of the suite," said McFarland. "While Ruberto Israel & Weiner's previous home is an excellent building, I know many of the firm's professionals are excited about the change of scenery after 26 years, and they are eager to share the new space with their clients." Among the benefits of the new space include a view of the Boston Harbor, location on the city's Greenway and newer construction. The law firm will also adopt a floor plan that will reduce its footprint to one floor from two. About Ruberto Israel & Weiner Ruberto, Israel & Weiner is a full service business law firm based in Boston, providing legal services to a diverse client base throughout the region, across the U.S. and internationally. RIW combines the skills and resources often found in a larger firm environment, with the accessibility and responsiveness a smaller, more flexible structure provides. RIW represents individuals and all forms of business entities in a variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing, securities, banking and lending, retail, food and hospitality, construction, insurance, and commercial real estate. About Grubb & Ellis Company Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 100 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm's transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds.