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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 | September 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Contract and will services
Melvin supported us through a will and contract service with regard to my consultancy agreements. He and his team were very supportive, confident, and professional. I will continue to work with him in the future.
Posted by Dan, Arlene | September 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great people to work with!
We located Mr. Shaw's information and excellent background on the web and chose him due to some good reviews and the fact that his office is not a large group of lawyers. We were under a time restraint of our own making (bad on us!) but they were willing to help us with short notice. Stephanie wa...
Posted by Jenny | July 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
A wonderful attorney!
I hired Mr. Shaw to help me with my mom’s estate when she passed unexpectedly last year. He is extremely knowledgeable about estate and probate law. During a difficult time for my family, his compassion and counsel were more than I ever expected. I very highly recommend Mr. Shaw!
Posted by Jeremy | June 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Family Will
Melvin Shaw made the process of drafting a will easy and straight forward. He is an approachable lawyer who is willing to answer any questions that may arise during the process. Money well spent, I would highly recommend this law firm.
Posted by Kevin | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Everything was well done
Work on my will and related documents was made easy and handled very competently. In addition, Melvin is a very kind and supportive person, which is a real plus when dealing with end-of-life legal matters.
"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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