BakerHostetler has extended its commitment to downtown Columbus, renewing its office lease at 200 Civic Center Drive. JLL reported that the law firm, described as one of the largest in the United States, has signed a five-year extension for its 66,625-square-foot premises in the Class A office building along the Scioto River.
The lease renewal is described as the largest private-sector office deal completed in the central business district since the onset of the pandemic, underscoring the significance of BakerHostetler’s continued presence in the city’s core. The law firm will maintain its operations in the building, which sits in the heart of downtown and offers direct access to the riverfront and surrounding urban amenities.
As part of the transaction, JLL is now actively marketing an additional block of available space in the building. The brokerage is bringing 15,559 square feet of top-floor space on the 14th floor to the market, creating an opportunity for new tenants seeking Class A office accommodations in downtown Columbus. The availability follows the renewal rather than a relocation, indicating that BakerHostetler will continue in its existing footprint.
The building owner, CC 13 LLC, an affiliate of Columbus-based Lawyers Development Corporation, was represented in the renewal by JLL. Managing Director Andy Dutcher and Vice President Joey Lamb led the assignment for the landlord, advising on lease negotiations and positioning the remaining space for potential occupiers. On the tenant side, BakerHostetler was represented by CBRE, with Vice Chairman Phil Pelock acting on the firm’s behalf in the transaction.
Located along the Scioto River, 200 Civic Center Drive is positioned in the center of downtown activity and government, offering river and skyline views from its office floors. The property is connected to an attached 482-space parking garage, providing on-site parking for tenants and visitors. Recent enhancements at the building include an updated lobby that incorporates an art gallery and a café, features that aim to support the workplace environment and enhance the experience for both building occupants and guests.
With the lease renewal in place and new top-floor space brought to market, the building continues to play a notable role in downtown Columbus’s office inventory. The combination of a major legal tenant committing to a new term and fresh availability on an upper floor positions 200 Civic Center Drive as a visible point of activity within the city’s central business district.
