If you are considering starting a business or if you are a business owner who needs to revise contracts or address certain issues with your employees, it is advisable to work with a lawyer who has a firm knowledge of Iowa business law. Find Out More
We devote a significant amount of time listening to our estate planning clients in order to help them define their goals and develop a concrete estate plan. Find Out More
The probate process can prove to be rather difficult when you are coping with the loss of a loved one. As such, our firm prides itself on being sensitive to these issues and aims to help clients resolve their probate concerns in a timely and effective manner. Find Out More
Receive advice from a trusted and experienced real estate attorney who can assist you in Residential, Commercial, and For Sale By Owner needs. A simple consultation with an attorney can alleviate your concerns and help safeguard your transaction from future legal problems. Find Out More
The Law office of Melvin O. Shaw is experienced in many other practice areas including:
Employment Law - wrongful termination, breach of contract, contract drafting, etc.
Family Law - guardianship, divorce, etc.
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The Law Office of Melvin O. Shaw, P.L.C. is a general practice law firm that provides client-centered legal services to individual, corporate clients, and non-profit organizations. The philosophy at The Law Office of Melvin O. Shaw, P.L.C. is based on providing representation that meets the needs and objectives of the client through personal attention, personal commitment, and detailed preparation.
The law firm provides legal services in the areas of Business and Corporation Law, Wills, Trusts and Probate Planning, Real Estate, Employment Law and a range of other areas. The firm’s representation encompasses legal matters such as business formation and management, wills drafting, trust creation, assisting families with legal matters following the death of a loved one, residential and commercial real estate purchase, sales, leases, and other transactions.
Attorney Melvin O. Shaw contributes to the communities served by the law firm through service on committees and volunteering.
The law firm serves clients in the Iowa City, Coralville, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, Muscatine, Tipton, and Kalona, as well as clients in the surrounding counties of Johnson, Linn, Muscatine, Washington, and Benton.
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Find Out MoreThe Last Will and Testament, Powers of Attorney, and Living Will are three instruments that comprise a simple estate plan. These instruments provide specific
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