On November 20, 2012, First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it will redeem two million of its six million outstanding depositary shares relating to its 7.25% Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The redemption price will be $25.00 per depositary share plus accrued and unpaid dividends to the date of redemption. The settlement of this redemption is expected to occur on December 21, 2012.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the Company's press release dated November 20, 2012, announcing the partial redemption and certain other information.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit No.       Description

99.1              First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. Press Release dated November
                  20, 2012