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State: Iowa
Acquired: 2006
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Posted by Brian | March 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
Power of Attorney
Having never met Mr. Shaw, I called on a recommendation and his assistant was very helpful in setting up an appointment in a very timely manner to see Mr. Shaw to get a POA attorney done for my parents who are elderly, do not hear or see well. He was very patient, helpful and provided this service in...
Posted by Adam | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
Wills & POA
We recently worked with Melvin to draft our wills and power of attorney. The whole process was smooth, straightforward, and uncomplicated. He did a very thorough job of explaining everything to us. Would highly recommend.
Posted by Lyle | October 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
Thorough and friendly
My wife and I had been putting off making our wills for quite some time. When her father died earlier this year we decided it was time. I read several good reviews of Melvin online and gave him a call. He was very thorough and took care of our PoA’s as well. He is very friendly and the entire pro...
Posted by Robin | June 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
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 Travis | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney
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.
"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
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