Coffey Modica LLP, a defense litigation firm representing businesses and insurance companies in significant liability claims, excess property and casualty, medical malpractice, New York labor law, commercial litigation, construction, construction defect, professional malpractice, product liability and other professional industries, has expanded its presence in New York City with the signing of a long-term lease at 14 Wall St. in the Financial District.
The law firm will occupy 8,000 square feet, taking up the entire 28th floor in the historic Bankers Trust Tower. It previously occupied 4,000 square feet at 61 Broadway, effectively doubling its presence in the Financial District.
The suite with skyline views overlooking New York harbor and the Statue of Liberty includes 18 offices, 11 of which are executive offices, a conference room and an IT and document preparation area. The firm is anticipating the Lower Manhattan office to have 25 attorneys and staff. On-site tenant amenities include an in-building executive conferencing center, Equinox Health Club, Starbucks, newsstand, nail salon and barber shop. In 1997, the building was designated as a landmark.
“In just over four years, we have built Coffey Modica into a growing East Coast legal market presence, from Florida to Southern New England, attracting high caliber legal professionals, many of whom are former prosecutors, to serve our growing roster of prestigious clients,” said Founding Partner Michael Coffey. “This office, directly across the street from the New York Stock Exchange, is at the epicenter of the business, financial and legal world that New York City has come to represent.”
The original home to Bankers Trust until 1987, 14 Wall St. puts Coffey Modica’s New York litigation teams within walking distance of the U.S. District Court-Southern District of New York, as well as the New York County Criminal and Supreme Courts, and two subway stops from the Kings County Criminal Court and U.S. District Court-Eastern District of New York.
Founded in 2021, Coffey Modica operates seven offices across five states, including Jersey City, N.J.; Westport, Conn,; Sandy Springs, Ga., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and four locations across New York, including Tarrytown, Long Island, Buffalo and Lower Manhattan.
Avison Young’s Martin Cottingham and Alexis Odgers represented Coffey Modica in the 10-year lease transaction, while landlord Roza 14W LLC, led by Alexander Rovt, was represented by CBRE. Asking rent was $50 per square foot.
Credit: Roza 14W LLC and CBRE
