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State: Iowa
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1303 5th Street, Suite 104, Coralville, IA, 52241
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Posted by Greg | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate
My personal recommendation
Melvin assisted me with settling my mother's estate. He was very attentive to my needs, and he made sure that all my questions were not only answered, but that I also had an understanding of the next steps and processes that were going to occur. Melvin and his staff are very personable, and it was ...
Posted by David | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate Settlement
We could not have been more pleased with the work Mr. Shaw provided us in settling my brothers estate. He was extremely pleasant to engage with always making sure we understood what was about to proceed and explaining the law in layman's terms. He also made sure on a personal level we were handling t...
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 Mindy | October 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate
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 ...
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...
"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
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