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4.8 /5.0
110 Client Reviews
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19 years
19 years
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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Contracts & Agreements
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
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 Dawn | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
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...
Posted by Kelly | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
FSBO
I sold my townhouse for sale by owner. Melvin was a great help through the whole process! He took care of all of my paperwork needs and taught me about all of the legalities of the purchase agreement. I also was impressed with his quick responses to emails and availability to meet on short notice. Al...
Posted by Trevor | April 07, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
Great Lawyer, very helpful
We have used Mr Shaw for 2 different real estate transactions, and he has been great to work with on both. He also looked over my wife's contract when she graduated and joined a practice. He has always kept us up to date on where we are at in the process, and is very helpful with telling us what we...
"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
2009
2009
2008
2007
Probate
English
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