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It's the age old problem.
One method is to get a retainer up front, and not let them get too far behind.
Another method is leverage. If your project is over, it often becomes difficult to collect. If they still need you, it's easier to get a past balance paid.
At the end of the day, you can always send a demand letter and threaten suit. It helps if it comes from a lawyer, rather than you.
Just be careful that there isn't some reason why you'd have to do an arbitration or some alternative dispute resolution before filing suit. Your contract may have that in it, or there may be a state statute requiring it, depending on what your field of work is.
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