Managing Bill Collection in the Legal Profession

Lawyering

I’m glad someone is talking about this essential though not so glamorous side of legal practice—bill collection.

Our payment term is 30 days, and I send periodic reminders if an invoice isn’t settled on time.

No client has ever said, “Don’t worry, you can take more than 30 days to deliver that agreement. Take all the time you need.”

We always strive to deliver within the agreed timeline, and we appreciate it when our clients honour the agreed payment terms. A little professional courtesy goes a long way.

This post first posted on LinkedIn on 14 July 2024.

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