I have several attorneys that I work for and they pay me regularly. However, I have one who still owes me money from work I did in March. Taking your suggestion Karalyn, I guess I will take retainers from attorneys from now on. I usually get paid for the work first but the attorney who owes me money didn't pay and he doesn't have his work either. Requesting payment before work is delivered doesn't help much as I did the work but never got paid for it. The retainer would be a better way and that way I would have the money in hand before I do the work. I think I will ask new attorney clients to give me a retainer. What amount do you suggest?

Cindy Freland
Maryland Secretarial Services, Inc.
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