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4.8 /5.0
110 Client Reviews
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19 years
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19 years
19 years
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State: Iowa
Acquired: 2006
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1303 5th Street, Suite 104, Coralville, IA, 52241
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Posted by Darla | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professional, knowledgeable, affordable
We found this law firm by chance because we had been trying to get a will in place for my husband and myself. Melvin is professional, friendly, affordable, very knowledgeable and made it a hassle free process. He did such a great job explaining to us the difference between a trust and a will and help...
Posted by David | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate Settlement
We could not have been more pleased with the work Mr. Shaw provided us in settling my brothers estate. He was extremely pleasant to engage with always making sure we understood what was about to proceed and explaining the law in layman's terms. He also made sure on a personal level we were handling t...
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Wills & POA
Melvin Shaw was recommended to us by my coworker and he did not disappoint. We hired him to draft our wills and powers of attorney (medical and financial). Melvin did a very thorough job of explaining everything to us throughout the process. He is warm, caring and personable.
Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Excellent Service
Excellent, knowledgeable and made clear what our wills and living wills both covered and did not cover. I feel comforted in starting a relationship with Melvin and I would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professional and Efficient
He assisted me with updating my will, creating a trust, and developing health directives and power of attorney. He was efficient, thorough, friendly, and totally professional.
"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
English
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