Lawyers often refer a matter outside their practice area to a colleague they trust. The referral is usually made by phone or message and never recorded.
Problems with unrecorded referrals
It stays unclear who the client was referred to, whether the matter was accepted and where it stands. The client may also be unsure which lawyer they are working with.
Mind the professional rules
The legal profession has rules against soliciting work and using intermediaries. On questions such as fee sharing for referrals, always check the applicable legislation, your bar's rules of conduct and its guidance.
How JuriLoop handles it
JuriLoop is designed to make case referrals and working coordination between legal professionals traceable: referrals, client acceptance, the calendar and messaging sit in one workspace. JuriLoop is available on Google Play. This article is not legal advice.