A local attorney is expanding his law firm and moving into space formerly held by an area fitness owner. Construction is underway to convert the 314 Cherry St. space in Jamestown, which was home to Move Dance & Fitness, to R. Shane Uber’s law firm. The fitness business recently closed its downtown location. P-J photo by Jimmy McCarthy

A local attorney is expanding his law firm and moving into space formerly held by an area fitness owner.

Construction is underway to convert the 314 Cherry St. space in Jamestown, which was home to Move Dance & Fitness, to R. Shane Uber’s law firm. The fitness business recently closed its downtown location.

Leah Gustafson, Move Dance & Fitness owner, said in a statement that the business has changed as she’s doing more individual training at client homes and at her residence where she has a studio.

“It was really a tough decision,” Gustafson said. “I love downtown and being downtown and all our clients.”

For Uber, the opportunity was unexpected. He said the firm was in the process of adding additional space onto their existing office, located on West Third Street, when Gustafson’s space became available. He said his brother, Sean Uber, will be joining the firm later this year.

“My family has been a part of downtown Jamestown for over 34 years and I’m happy to be able to continue that tradition and be a part of all the exciting things going on downtown,” Uber said.

Kristy Kathman, interim executive director for Jamestown Renaissance Center, said it’s always exciting to assist businesses that want to expand downtown.

“We are delighted to be assisting Uber’s expansion and welcoming his brother back to town, another new young professional,” she said.

Peter Miraglia, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Building and Business Improvement Program chairman, said their volunteer review committee understands how businesses need to move.

“We try to assist the business and circumstances in every way possible,” he said. “This is another great example of a public-private partnership to rebuild our downtown.”