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3 Answers | Asked in Business Formation for New York on
Q: Is there a form to complete to establish an organization as an "NGO" in the US?

Does nonprofit=NGO?

Mary Madeline Roberts
Mary Madeline Roberts
answered on Aug 29, 2017

No. Typically NGO connotes non-governmental organization, such as the UN. Whereas Non-profits are typically abbreviated as 501(c)(3) and in other manners.

For a free consult m.madeline.roberts@madelineroberts.com

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Consumer Law for New York on
Q: Northern Leasing sued me just before Statute of Limitations ran in 2011. Hired an atty who filed answer. Now resurrected

I cannot afford my atty who wants me to settle. Could I join current suit against Northern free?

Mary Madeline Roberts
Mary Madeline Roberts
answered on Jul 11, 2017

Please contact me regarding such claims at m.madeline.roberts@madelineroberts.com or (646) 951-6278

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: What kind of lawyer is needed if I believe I am a shareholder of a company.thank you
Mary Madeline Roberts
Mary Madeline Roberts
answered on Mar 3, 2017

Do you want to sue the company or do you work at the company and own shares, and thus seeking an attorney to increase and/or change your share percentage, etc.? Without knowing more, you should find a corporate attorney--please message me for a free consultation. Further, within corporate law, if... View More

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