Marlon D. Mormann

Marlon D. Mormann

also known as Marlon Morman, M. D. Mormann

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 41 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Contracts & Agreements, Wills & Living Wills ... +3 more

Call 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Available 7 days a week, Des Moines, IA

About Marlon

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 50%

Former Workers' Compensation Judge and Senior Litigation Attorney for fortune 500 company handling Workers' Compensation and Employment issues.

39 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

Draft, negotiate and interpret employment contracts including medical doctor contracts. Extensive experience negotiating and litigating.

39 years | 100 cases

25%
Wills and Living Wills 13%

Power of Attorney, will travel to nearby care facilities to notarize and execute documents. Basic Wills and Estate planning at reasonable prices. Your will will be written by a lawyer not a secretary or legal assistant.

10 years

13%
Employment and Labor 10%

Former Unemployment Administrative Law Judge accepting Employment law, severance agreements, unemployment, medical employment contracts, wage and hour disputes for Wage Payment Collection Act. No longer accepting cases going to District Court.

41 years | 15,000 cases

10%
Civil Rights 1%

Discrimination and Civil Rights cases before the Iowa Civil Right Commission. No longer accepting cases going to District Court.

10 years | 20 cases

1%
Insurance 1%

Expert witness in Iowa workers' compensation insurance bad faith cases.

10 years | 10 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 240-250 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 41 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 41 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mormann Law Office

Call 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Available 7 days a week, Des Moines, IA, 50317-2712

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Marlon D. Mormann's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

79 Client Reviews

5 star (77) 4 star (2)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Consult was free

Marlon gave me suggestions to try before having to pay for his services. If the company doesn't want to work with me then we can work together.

Posted by Dale | July 11, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Patient. Doesn’t sugarcoat anything.

Utterly fantastic. If I could seriously rate Mr. Mormann higher I absolutely would.

Posted by John | June 10, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Marlon's the man

Marlon helped me substantially and a good communicator and was really helpful. He was compassionate

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Unemployment

Marlon was very helpful, I didn't even know what questions to ask, he started asking the questions and helped me get the answers I was needing. Highly recommend.

Posted by Scott | May 28, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Appreciated his direct answers to my questions!

After consulting with Marlon I became aware of the potential of my case. Even though it was a answer I didn't want to hear, it was the absolute truth! If you want an honest informed discussion, give this guy a call!!

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Marlon D. Mormann's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Marlon
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R. Parrish-Sams

Administrative law lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having served as an Administrative Law Judge for both Work Comp and Unemployment, Marlon knows administrative law inside and out. He's my go-to guy whenever I have a question on unemployment law."

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Royce Turner

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lara LaVoie

Wrongful termination lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Marlon. He is a very knowledgeable attorney who offers extremely useful and detailed advice. Marlon is also a fierce advocate for his clients."

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Robert Evans

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marlon is an excellent lawyer and a client-oriented advocate."

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Donna Miller

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Marlon. As an attorney who previously served as an administrative law judge, he has excellent knowledge of the workers' compensation system and can assist clients as an attorney or expert."

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Ronald Pohlman

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Ackerman

Administrative law lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse attorney Marlon Mormann. I have worked with him for years and if you need an attorney who will get the work done right and without delay, he is the best choice. Most attorneys procrastinate but Marlon will give you the attention you deserve and get the job done before another attorney will even read your case. He won't gouge you with his fees either. Marlon is the type of attorney I would hire when I need one and I may just hire him in the future."

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Vicki Seeck

Administrative law lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is capable, experienced, and hard working. He completes his work in a timely manner."

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Randall Stephenson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Fellow ALJ for more than ten years. Marlon has extensive employment/labor law experience as a government judge and private practice attorney. He has a unique ability to analyze difficult legal issues and apply it to complex factual situations. He is an aggressive advocate and forthright about a client's position even if it does not meet that person's expectations."

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Anthony Olson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Experienced and dedicated to his clients, I would certainly endorse Marlon for employment related matters."

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Ronald Pohlman

Wrongful termination lawyer

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Michael Dee

Mediation lawyer

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Susan Ackerman

Employment and labor lawyer

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Royce Turner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lara LaVoie

Car accident lawyer

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Robert Evans

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Donna Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Anthony Olson

Workers compensation lawyer

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Harley Erbe

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2020

Peer Review Rated AV, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Mormann Law Office

1990 - 2015

Administrative Law Judge, Work Comp Unemployment, State of Iowa Workforce Development

1986 - 1990

Senior Litigation Attorney, ibp, inc.

1985 - 1986

Public Defender, Pottawattamie County Attorney

1984 - 1986

Juvenile Division Public Defender, Pottawattamie County Public Defender Office

1984 - 1985

Associate Attorney, Blair Law Firm

Associations

2018 - Present

Iowa Association of Administrative Law Judges

Member

2016 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Northeast Neighbors, Inc

President

2013 - 2015

AFSCME LOCAL 3450 CONTRACT BARGAINING TEAM

WHIP

2012 - 2013

AFSCME CONTRACT BARGAINING TEAM LOCAL 3450

Secretary and Whip

2010 - 2015

Urban Design Review Board

Board Member

2008 - 2008

Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner Task Force

Task Force Member on AMA Guides 6th Edition

1986 - 1991

Iowa Association of Business and Industry Work Comp Sub Committee

Chairman

1986 - 1990

Iowa Association of Business and Industry Unemployment Sub Committee

Chairman

1986 - 1990

Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner Advisory Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Unemployment Appeal

Win

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Education

1983

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

IAWC Conference

Intersection of Unemployment Law and Workers’ Compensation

2019

IAJ Workers Compensation, Personal Injury & Employment Law

Settlement Considerations to Protect Your Workers’ Compensation Client

2015

Iowa Legal Aid Spring Seminar

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS HEARING PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION

2015

Iowa Association of Justice

Unemployment, Why you may want to sit in

2015

Iowa Association of Justice

Unemployment, Why you may want to sit in

2015

Iowa Asociation of Justice, Cedar Rapids Seminar

Unemployment for Work Comp Lawyers

2014

Jan Michaelson Progrqam

Judicial Independence

2014

Ed Fallon Show

Administrative Law Judge Judicial Independence

2004

Iowa Workers Compensation Commissioner Seminar

Iowa Deputy Commissioner top ten pet Peeves

2000

Iowa trial lawyers spring seminar

The Doctor's Deposition, Are you getting your money's worth

Publications

2015

Iowa Legal Aid UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS HEARING PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION.

Languages

English

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