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State: Iowa
Acquired: 2006
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Posted by Kristin | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Kristin Weis
We had a great experience working with Melvin Shaw. He is very personable, thoughtful, and patient. He walked us through the whole document and wanted to make sure we understood each section thoroughly. It is clear he cares about his clients and truly wants what is best for them. I strongly recommend...
Posted by Nancy | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Retired
Mel Shaw assisted me with drawing up my will and declaring Health Power of Attorney (POA) and Financial POA. Mel exceeded my expectations in the level of service provided. He is knowledgeable and explained each process thoroughly. I have no reservations in recommending him.
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Fast, efficient and extremely professional
We were very impressed with our experience with Melvin. We called around looking for a lawyer to do our LLC. I called a lawyer we have used before and she was able to do what we needed but seemed unsure and also told us it would take a few weeks. When we called and spoke to Melvin he was very confide...
Posted by Liz | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Probate & Estate Planning from Afar
I worked with Mel over that last three or so years to assist me through legal matters including Personals Representative appointment, Estate Planning, and Probate processing. I live in Wisconsin and Mel made all of these processes as simple as he possibly could for me. He is very knowledgeable an...
Posted by Dawn | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Professionalism and Integrity
Mr. Shaw currently handles my business incorporation affairs. Before I hired his firm, he explained everything in detail during our consultation, and provided a number of contract options to meet my company's needs. Once the contract was signed, his firm handled everything as agreed in a timely and p...
"I recently had the opportunity to work with Melvin on a case; his insights and knowledge were very valuable. Additionally, he is a very engaging and approachable person. I look forward to working with him again."
Personal injury lawyer
2009
Distinguished Black Alumni Award, University of Iowa College of Law
2004 - 2004
Legal Intern, U.S. Attorneys Office Cedar Rapids
2004 - 2004
Intern, University of Iowa Office of the General Counsel
1998 - 2002
Writer and Public Relations Practitioner, University of Iowa Office of Public Relations
2014 - Present
Systems Unlimited, Inc.Board Member
2014 - Present
Charter Review Commission, City of Iowa City, IowaMember
2012 - Present
The Housing FellowshipBoard of Trustees
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember Sections Business, Probate & Real Estate
2001 - Present
Bethel A.M.E. ChurchSteward
2017 - 2018
Johnson County Bar AssociationPresident
2016 - 2017
Johnson County Bar AssociationVice President
2015 - 2016
Johnson County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2013 - 2014
Johnson County Bar AssociationSecretary
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
MA - Masters
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Probate
2011
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2007
Probate
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