Law Firms Account for 21.7% of US Office Leases Above $100 PSF in Q1 2026

June 16, 2026

Globe St reports that law firms are becoming one of the strongest demand drivers for premium office rents as tenants continue gravitating toward top-tier buildings in major US markets. According to JLL’s Q1 2026 office data, legal tenants accounted for 21.7% of all office leases signed above $100 PSF, cementing the sector’s outsized role in the ongoing flight-to-quality trend. Read on to learn more: Link


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