Catherine A. Chan, PC

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a regular walked into Catherine A. Chan, PC, he noticed an unusual message on the receptionist’s desk: ‘Today is your lucky day—ask for any service and get it for half price!’ A delivery driver asked for ‘half-price coffee,’ and received not only a discounted cup but also a free donut. As he left, the receptionist whispered to him, ‘Just be careful what you wish for next time!’

2. One day, while picking up some documents from Catherine A. Chan, PC, a delivery driver found an old, dusty violin in the office supply closet. He shrugged it off, thinking it might belong to one of the lawyers, but when he played a few notes on his way out, passersby stopped dead in their tracks. Word spread quickly around town that the mysterious violin was playing itself whenever someone needed help with legal matters. Soon enough, Catherine’s office became famous for its magical music, attracting clients who just wanted to hear the soothing melody. The delivery driver eventually realized he had become the unofficial musician-in-residence and started practicing every afternoon after work.

3. A little girl visiting her uncle pointed excitedly one afternoon. ‘Daddy,’ she said, ‘why is that sign outside Ms. Chan’s office talking to itself?’ Her father smiled and whispered, ‘It’s not talking, sweetheart—it’s just a sign waving hello.’ The little girl nodded thoughtfully, then turned back with a twinkle in her eye. ‘But Daddy, why does it keep saying “Goodbye” too?’

4. In the quiet neighborhood near Catherine A. Chan, PC, a stray cat had taken up residence in the lobby. Every morning, before anyone arrived for work, it would sit on the receptionist’s desk and stare intently at the framed certificates on the wall. One day, an elderly gentleman came in for his routine consultation. As he sat down, the cat jumped onto his lap, purring contentedly. Startled, he exclaimed, ‘Meow!’ The whole office burst out laughing, including Catherine herself, who said, ‘Welcome to my practice—we’re all just a little bit crazy here.’