Melvin O. Shaw

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Melvin O. Shaw: Attorney with The Law Office of Melvin O. Shaw, P.L.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (16)

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

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Iowa, M.A., 1997; University of Missouri, B.A., 1994
Law School Attended:
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2004
Year of First Admission:
2006
Admission:
2006, Iowa
ISLN:
919643251

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Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (12 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (92 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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4.8/5.0 (26 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Working with Melvin was a very low stress experience during very emotional times. He explain things well and walk me through the process of being the executor of my father's estate. He understood tha...

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