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Melvin O. Shaw
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Melvin O. Shaw

4.9
126 reviews

1303 5th St Ste 104, Coralville, IA 52241

Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates, Probate and 13 more

About Melvin O. Shaw

Melvin graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2004 and he earned an M.A. from the University of Iowa in 1997. Melvin earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Melvin is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association (Probate, Real Estate, Business Law, and Family Law committees). He is a member of the ISBA Business Law Section Council.

Melvin is also President of the Johnson County Bar Association (2017-2018) and served as its Vice President (2016-2017), Treasurer (2015-2014), and Secretary (2013-2104). He serves on the Johnson County Bar Association Title Standards and Continuing Legal Education committees. Melvin has presented for National Business Institute (NBI) on the topics of probate administration and limited liability companies (2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006).

Melvin is a Steward, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Iowa City, Iowa, and has held various roles at the church since 2002.

He is President, Board of Trustees, The Housing Fellowship (2018-2019), Vice President and Treasurer (2017-2018) and has been a trustee of THF since 2013.

 

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Melvin O. Shaw got this award in 2021

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Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
April 01, 2020
Hired Attorney

Working with Mr. Shaw was a pleasure. He was very thorough and paid attention to details with compassion and a caring attitude while dealing with legal issues concerning the death and estate of my 103-year-old mother-in-law.

Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
December 17, 2019
Hired Attorney

We were very impressed with Mr, Shaw's services. He gave us invaluable advice. We recommend him highly.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2011
Hired Attorney

His fees were very reasonable for services provided and he was very helpful for us when we sold our home.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
August 27, 2010
Hired Attorney

Very nice to work with and went the extra mile for us

Real Estate
Posted by Rod
January 14, 2023
Hired Attorney

I used the Melvin O. Shaw firm for a real estate transaction. They were very expert, and caught a couple of mistakes that had been made by the other party's attorney. They explained the process and walked us through it, but also worked to minimize our expenses. I would highly recommend Melvin O. Shaw!

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
May 12, 2011
Hired Attorney

Mr Shaw did not document his time vs charges for his services, I feel that I was billed by him for research/information he took directly from the notes of another attorney we were working with, he was often very rude to me as a paying client, did not listen to me, or act in my best interest. He was very interested in his money and threatened to pull out in the middle of litigation when I questioned his inflated charges. He is not an ethical attorney.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 3
    • Estate Planning
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Elder Law
  • Real Estate 2
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Contracts
  • Business Law 2
    • Small Business Law
    • Business Formation
  • Other 4
    • Probate
    • Wills
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Mergers and Acquisitions

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Iowa
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Iowa College of Law
    Class of 2004
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Iowa
    Class of 1997
    M.A.

    University of Missouri
    Class of 1994
    B.A.

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    Melvin O. Shaw was admitted in 2006 to the State of Iowa.
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    Melvin O. Shaw attended University of Iowa College of Law.

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