Christine Mathias is a legal editor at Nolo specializing in business formation. Christine has a B.A. from Portland State University, a J.D. from Penn State Dickinson School of Law, and a M.L.I.S. from the Simmons School of Library and Information Science. She is an active member of the California State Bar and an inactive member of the Vermont Bar Association. Her experience includes working as a law librarian at the University of San Diego and the San Diego County Law Library, directing several nonprofits, and practicing as an attorney in Vermont and California. Christine operates a law practice based in Joshua Tree, California, with a focus on small businesses and nonprofits.
Articles By Christine Mathias
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A cease and desist letter can be a very effective and simple way to quickly resolve a conflict.
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Here are the steps you need to take to form an LLC in Illinois.
How to apply for tax-exempt status for your nonprofit and the IRS Form 1023 application.
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If your small business has suffered cash flow problems due to COVID-19, the government is providing emergency financial relief through two new loan programs.