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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 Jason | April 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Highly Recommend!
My wife and I just completed a Will and Testament, Powers of Attorney, and Quitclaim Deed with Melvin Shaw and his assistant, Stephanie. We thoroughly enjoyed the process...something I never thought I'd say about any legal process! Melvin and Stephanie are personable, professional, and thorough. P...
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 | 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.
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2017 | Real Estate
Personable and smart!
Mel gave me great legal advice. He was reasonable with the fees and really reassured me of what my options were and the benefits and reprocussions of my decision. I would suggest anyone with real estate issues to consult Melvin Shaw!
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Simple needs with excellent service
We needed our wills and powers of attorney updated due to life changes. We found Melvin via a web search and relied on the quality of Melvin's website and user reviews. While our work was simple Melvin treated it--and us--as if we were the only priority he had. The work was quickly completed, was...
"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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