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State: Iowa
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Posted by Lyle | October 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Thorough and friendly
My wife and I had been putting off making our wills for quite some time. When her father died earlier this year we decided it was time. I read several good reviews of Melvin online and gave him a call. He was very thorough and took care of our PoA’s as well. He is very friendly and the entire pro...
Posted by Travis | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Professional & Personable Service
We hired Mr. Shaw to prepare wills and POA's. He was very professional while also being personable. He took all of our questions seriously. Mr. Shaw spent the required time to explain the process and details. He made a point to get to know us so as to better serve us.
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 Nancy | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
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 Dawn | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
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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