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State: Iowa
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1303 5th Street, Suite 104, Coralville, IA, 52241
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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Estate Planning
Posted by Kate | March 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate planning made easy
I was new to the area and the state and needed to update my will and POA. I found Melvin Shaw through a google search, and I'm so glad I did. He explained things to me clearly and in an understandable way, he listened to my concerns, and he answered my questions. I feel peace of mind knowing those do...
Posted by Darla | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professional, knowledgeable, affordable
We found this law firm by chance because we had been trying to get a will in place for my husband and myself. Melvin is professional, friendly, affordable, very knowledgeable and made it a hassle free process. He did such a great job explaining to us the difference between a trust and a will and help...
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 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 Mindy | October 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Perfect Person for the Job
The compassion and willingness to spend time with us makes us feel very confident in our choice with Atty. Shaw. We take care of my elderly mother and if something happens to us, Atty Shaw will be dealing with our executor and my mother in helping with the disposition of our estate. Our concern is ...
"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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