Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Real Estate, Business, and Estate Planning Lawyer
When you hire an attorney, it is important to work with someone who clearly understands your goals and who has the knowledge needed to help you resolve your pressing legal matters. At The Law Office of Melvin O. Shaw, P.L.C., we are committed to the providing this type of effective legal representation and also to developing long-standing professional relationships with all of our clients.
Our practice areas include:
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate: If you are involved in a real estate transaction such as the purchase, sale, rent, or lease of a property, it is important to have an experienced lawyer by your side during this sometimes complex process. We assists clients at all stages of the real estate transaction by preparing and reviewing purchase agreements, contracts for the purchase of real estate, and transfer documents. We also work with the client in negotiating and resolving all matters related to the transaction.
- Homes for sale by owner (FSBO): Many homeowners are putting their homes on the market as "For Sale By Owner (FSBO)." While this option removes many of the costs of working with a real estate agent, it is still important to ensure that your sale is conducted properly. Our firm has vast experience working with homeowners who are selling their homes without the assistance of a realtor and can help facilitate a smooth transaction.
- Business law: We represent those who own their businesses, as well as entrepreneurs who are developing and executing their business plan. Our firm frequently works in conjunction with financing officers and accountants of the business owner/entrepreneur in order to achieve their desired objectives. If you are considering starting a business, we can help you decide which business entity best suits your product or service. We also offer the following business services: drafting and review of asset purchase agreements, business contracts, and employment agreements; creation of employee manuals; and representation of management in employee matters.
- Estate planning and probate: Our firm understands the stress and emotions that are sometimes involved with the estate planning process. It is our goal to help you create a comprehensive estate plan (e.g., wills, living wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, guardianships) that accounts for all of your assets and accurately reflects your wishes for your loved ones. We also manage the administration of estates and help clients navigate the sometimes complex probate process.
From business formation to the creation of a living will, we will help make your legal issues clear to you. Please contact link to contact us our firm for an initial consultation to discuss your legal needs and options.
The Law Office of Melvin O. Shaw, P.L.C.
1150 5th Street, Suite 280
Coralville, IA 52241-2914
Phone: 319-337-7429 | Fax: 319-354-7957
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The Law Office of Melvin O. Shaw, P.L.C., represents clients in cities of Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Oakdale, Oxford, Solon, Swisher, Tiffin, Cedar Rapids, Marion, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Washington, Wellman, Muscatine, West Liberty, Hills, Lone Tree, West Branch, Riverside and North English; and the counties of Johnson, Linn, Muscatine, Washington and Tama.
Representative Clients Include: Apex Construction Co., Inc.; Cramer IT Consulting; SCRUBS Cleaning Services, L.L.C.