The Francis Firm

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, as a regular sat sipping whiskey in The Francis Firm’s dimly lit corner, he heard an unexpected announcement over the speaker: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, our esteemed partner Mr. Francis has just ordered a pizza.’ Surprised glances flew around the room, but before anyone could react, a delivery driver rushed in with a large box. He approached Mr. Francis who casually signed the receipt without even bothering to look up from his laptop. A few minutes later, everyone was laughing as they watched him wolf down slices of pepperoni while reviewing documents on his screen.

2. At dawn, when most law firms are quieting down for the day, a delivery driver pulled up to The Francis Firm with an unusual package. As he approached the door, the receptionist asked curiously, ‘What on earth is that?’ Inside was a giant jar of pickles. The receptionist laughed and said, 'Mr. Francis must be trying to impress someone!' Turns out it was his wife’s birthday, and she loved pickles.

3. Late one afternoon, a delivery driver rushed into The Francis Firm with an urgent package. As he fumbled with the envelope, the firm's old clock above him started chiming out an unexpected melody. Curious, everyone in the office gathered around. The tune turned out to be ‘Happy Birthday,’ and the envelope contained a cake for the partner’s birthday party that had been forgotten amidst the chaos. Laughter filled the air as the delivery driver sheepishly admitted it was his first time delivering a birthday surprise.

4. Late one morning, a delivery driver rushed into The Francis Firm, breathless and confused. ‘Someone left a briefcase outside,’ he panted, ‘and it says “Claim Me” on the handle.’ Inside, everyone froze when they saw the briefcase. A senior partner picked up the note and read aloud: 'Claim Me, but only if you can solve my riddle.' Everyone groaned—another mystery briefcase! Then someone noticed a tiny envelope sticking out of the zipper. Inside was a slip of paper with just one question: 'Who here has never made a mistake?' After a long pause, an intern raised their hand sheepishly. The briefcase clicked open, revealing nothing but a bag of donuts.