Balch & Bingham, LLP.

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the quiet hallway of Balch & Bingham, LLP, a regular muttered under his breath one morning: 'I wonder if that elevator’s been drinking coffee today?' The lift had suddenly taken on a mind of its own, stopping mid-floor and opening doors at random times. Finally, after several weeks, an engineer was called in. He inspected everything with a puzzled look and announced: ‘It’s simple—someone forgot to install the coffee machine.’

2. In the dusty corner of Balch & Bingham’s reception area, someone left behind an old, tattered briefcase. No one claimed it, and for weeks, curious lawyers peered inside during their coffee breaks. One day, a junior associate discovered a stack of ancient documents—handwritten notes on parchment, sealed with wax—and everyone started whispering about ghostly clients from the firm's past. Finally, after months of speculation, an old janitor revealed that he had found the case years ago and used its contents as packing material. The handwritten notes turned out to be grocery lists from the partner’s wife, who insisted on using real parchment for her recipes. Everyone laughed so hard they almost forgot why they were there in the first place.

3. In the dimly lit basement of Balch & Bingham, LLP, a young intern found herself startled by a sudden meow. Peering around the corner, she spotted a tiny kitten perched on top of an old filing cabinet. No one else seemed to notice the furry intruder, but its presence became the office's latest urban legend. As days passed, more employees claimed they’d seen the little feline darting between desks. Finally, someone brought in milk and cat treats, thinking it was a stray. The kitten turned out to be just a mischievous office mascot—a regular who delivered documents with paws instead of hands.

4. In the shadowy lobby of Balch & Bingham, LLP, a small dog began to bark uncontrollably whenever it saw a particular filing cabinet. Clients and lawyers alike would glance nervously as the little pooch lunged towards the old piece of furniture, its tail wagging frantically but its eyes wide with something like terror. Finally, an office intern followed the dog’s anxious gaze and discovered that inside the filing cabinet was a dust-covered box labeled ‘Top Secret’. When opened, it revealed nothing more than an old calendar from 1987. The dog promptly lost interest, but everyone agreed never to mention it again. The end.