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Here are some basic tips,
1. If you are rendering a service or splitting fees with another Attorney (friends or not) make sure you agree on the terms and put it in writing. A signature from that person is sufficient to make it enforceable.
2. If you can ask for it, get some money up front.
3. Keep track of your hours and send the other Attorney an invoice to show the work you have performed and explaining your hourly rate.
4. If the other Attorney refuses to pay you, send them an invoice with a letter requesting the fees be paid within a certain amount of time. You want to keep the situation as contained and amicable as possible.
5. If all else fails take the appropriate collection methods. IF you have an enforceable writting you can 1. Sue or 2. Report that individual to the credit agencies or 3. Both.
Good Luck!
