Matthew Christensen joined Angstman Johnson in 2008 as an associate with a focus on civil litigation involving bankruptcy, real property,  and business matters. He also has a transactional practice involving real estate and business matters, including franchising.

In addition to practicing law, Matt is an adjunct professor at Boise State University and the University of Idaho College of Law. At BSU, he teaches American Government and international law courses. At U of I Law School, he teaches international trade/business and real estate transaction courses.

Matt obtained his Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Brigham Young University in 2002. He earned his J.D. and LL.M in International and Comparative Law degrees from Duke University School of Law in 2005. While at Duke, he was an Articles Editor for the Duke Journal of Gender Law & Policy.

Matt is an active member of the Idaho State Bar and the American Bankruptcy Institute, where he currently serves on numerous boards and committees.

In addition to practicing law and teaching, Matt also enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife and five children and expanding his ever-growing library of books.

Representative Matters

• Represented international franchisor and franchisee in federal court litigation with supplier.
• Represents bankruptcy trustee in fair debt collection, fraudulent transfer and preference litigation
• Represents defendants in bankruptcy fraudulent transfer and preference litigation
• Represented developer in partnership litigation
• Represented Eastern European immigrants seeking asylum in the U.S.
• Represents film production company
• Represents multiple automobile dealerships
• Represents multiple creditors in Ch. 7 and Ch. 11 bankruptcy proceedings

Speaking Engagements

Adjunct Professor, Boise State University, 2006-present, teaching American Government and international law courses

Adjunct Professor, University of Idaho Law School, 2008-present, teaching international trade/business and real estate transaction courses

“Confidently Handling Title Insurance Claims” October 2008

“Litigation Ethics” November, 2008

“Title Insurance: Policies, Claims, Litigation” February 2009

“Ethical and Bankruptcy Issues” for “Real Estate Law: Advanced Issues and Answers” March 2009

“Issues in Title Insurance” and “Transfer of Title” May 2009

“Pre-Suit Collection Strategies” August 2009

“Advantageous Uses of LLCs” November 2009

“Ethical Advocacy Strategies” December 2009

“Bankruptcy Ethics” February 2010

“Ethics in Foreclosure” April 2010

“Chapter 13 Tips”, “Bankruptcy Litigation” & “Bankruptcy Ethics”- June 2010

“Ethically Preparing Experts” August 2010

“Bankruptcy & Collections” August 2010

“When Tenant or Landlord Files Bankruptcy” September 2010

“Ethical Obligations When Buying/Selling a Small Business” November 2010

Publications

“Counselors and Healers at Law” The Advocate, February 2009

“How to Talk Good: Lessons Learned from Grandpa Max” The Advocate October, 2007