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4.9 /5.0
114 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 Doug | September 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Reviews for Melvin O Shaw
Mr Shaw was fantastic! Very thorough and answered every question we had, even the off the wall questions. Was certainly a pleasure doing business with him!
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 anonymous | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will Services
We hired Mr. Shaw to help us regarding the completion of our wills. Mr. Shaw listened, and was very knowledgeable in addressing our wants and needs. He was very easy to work with and completed everything in a timely manner. He was thorough and always available. We would not hesitate to use him again...
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 anonymous | May 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Very positive experience
Mr. Shaw is personable, easy to talk to, knowledgeable and responsive. I went to him for assistance in updating my will and POA. He answered every question to my satisfaction, listened attentively and created professional documents quickly, at a reasonable cost.
"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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Probate
English
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