When you get a trial date; Contact me, I'll immediately get you an updated payoff amount.

As you get near a trial date or a pre-trial date it is always a good idea to check in with me ahead of time for an "updated payoff amount " for your client. That way you will know what the client owes, when the amount will increase, etc...If there is a discrepany it can be discussed or if you need an explanation that of course can be provided.
Most importantly, you want to have numbers at your finger tips when discussing settlement.

Of course try to contact me before settling the case, not after......