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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 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.
Posted by Stephen | November 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Law Offices of Melvin O. Shaw
Melvin Shaw and his team were professional, accommodating, cordial and concerned for our interests throughout. Questions were answered thoroughly, and work completed expeditiously. We are more than satisfied, and would recommend his law offices to anyone – without reservation.
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 Ryan | October 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Family Planning
We were familiar with Melvin prior to using his services and he maintained great professionalism and advice to help with our estate planning. Melvin provided answers to our questions and did a great job explaining the different roles and functions of the various documents he helped us create. All doc...
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent, personalized service
Our experience as clients of Melvin Shaw was extremely positive. He was professional, efficient and personable. He provided really good explanations of the process, to guide us through with good understanding. Highly recommend his services.
"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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2009
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2007
Probate
English
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