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State: Iowa
Acquired: 2006
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Posted by Alan | November 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Estate Planning Made Easy
Mel and Stephanie made this sensitive topic and process so reasonable and easy to navigate. We were able to get paperwork to review before we actually stopped in for signing and Mel is extremely personable so it puts you at ease through the whole process. I would highly recommend Mel and Stephanie!
Posted by Brenda | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Meeting for wills
We hired Melvin Shaw to update and write our new wills. The process went very smoothly through the initial meeting to the signing of the wills. We would recommend him for anyone needing a will.
Posted by Robin | June 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Wonderful service
I contacted Mr. Shaw for a couple of things. First he helped me after my husband passed away to transfer title deed of my home and file the paperwork necessary for that. He made it very simple and easy for me and it was all done in a very timely manner. Secondly he prepared two POAs for me as well as...
Posted by George & Tatiana | October 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Great Experience
We've been referred to Melvin O. Shaw by his former colleague who spoke very highly of him. And, as it turned out, rightly so. We hired Melvin for doing our Last Will and Testaments and the POAs. Everything was done with an utmost efficiency and professionalism as well as with a touch of good humor a...
Posted by Liz | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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...
"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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