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Thomas O. Moens
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Biography
Thomas O. Moens is an attorney, mediator, and arbitrator in the Quad City area of Illinois and Iowa. He is a Court Approved Mediator for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois and Seventh Judicial District of Iowa. He is president of Express Title Company, an authorized agent for Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, Inc., and he is an Iowa Title Guaranty participating attorney. He has been an expert witness for mortgage fraud, real estate, and title insurance cases.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Real Estate
40%
34 years | 25,000 cases
Mediation
30%
24 years
Arbitration
10%
24 years
Business
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-275 per hour
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Iowa for 32 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Thomas O. Moens
1523 52nd Avenue, Stone River Center, Moline, IL, 61265-7079
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Thomas O. Moens's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Steve | October 20, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Dodgy
Sold a house to my neighbor, neighbor gave me 10% down check. Took my information and buyers lawyers phone number to Thomas Moens the next day. 4 weeks later I stop buy. Thomas acted like he didn't even know me. Said he called buyers lawyer and left a message. Also commented 'maybe the guy didn't kno...
Posted by Patricia | March 24, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consultated on probate issue
Mr. Moen's is a understanding and wise attorney and gave heartfelt council.
Posted by Lynne | February 8, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very helpful!
Mr. Moens is very knowledgeable about the issue I was having about my farmland. He pointed me in the right direction and I appreciate it very much. This is a great service!
Thomas Moens
Replied last February 9, 2018My pleasure. Thank you for your comments.
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Timely and accurate advice
Provided clear details and advise. Even recommend that I go with someone else who would be better suited for my situation. Great experience.
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very kind and helpful.
Answered my questions to the best of his ability and was very helpful.
Thomas O. Moens's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Moens has shown deep knowledge of real estate matters and has always provided sound advice to avvo subscribers and potential clients. He is very thorough and I would recommend him without hesitation"
"I endorse this lawyer. He has as a great deal of experience, is well respected in the legal community and highly praised by his clients."
"I endorse Mr. Moens. He is a great asset to our Avvo community, as his contributions are insightful and helpful for both lawyers and laypeople alike. He is a very knowledgeable and respected lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Moens' comments on this forum reveal extensive knowledge of real estate law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Consistently great observations and advice."
"Thomas Moens aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him."
"Thomas is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Mr. Moens among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation."
"Thomas is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."
"I endorse Mr. Moens because of his responsiveness and thoroughness on the Avvo forum."
"Mr. Moens is knowledgeable in his field and responsive to clients."
"Attorney Moens is dedicated to the ADR process and is a well respected Mediator and Arbitrator. He he shown himself to be the attorney to see when it comes to Real Estate issues and ADR. I unreservedly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Moens provides detailed and thorough answers. He is well versed in Real Estate law and is an excellent attorney. I would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer! His answers to Avvo questions are extremely thoughtful and helpful."
"As a fellow Illinois lawyer in similar fields of practice, I often find myself answering the same questions as Mr. Moens here on Avvo. I can honestly attest to the thoroughness, accuracy, and value of the answers he provides to the users of this site. It is clear that he is well versed in Real Estate law and a very valuable asset to his clients."
"Mr. Moens constantly goes out of his way to provide useful, informative, and accurate information to people seeking help on the Avvo forums. He is a competent and knowledgeable attorney."
"As a fellow member of the legal community in Illinois I have reviewed many of the legal opinions that Mr. Moens provides and his thoughtful insight is evident."
"I highly endorse Mr. Moens. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
"Mr. Moens provides consistently accurate and helpful answers to Avvo Askers. These are qualities a client should consider for when looking for a lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
1991
Managing Editor, Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems
N/A
Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Professional Association of Dive Instructors
N/A
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
N/A
Top Producer, Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.
N/A
Marquis Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who in America
N/A
Forty Hour Mediation and Arbitration Training Certificate, Illinois State Bar Association
N/A
Forty Hour Divorce and Family Mediation Training, Association for Conflict Resolution
N/A
Court approved mediator, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois
N/A
Small Claims Mediator, Seventh Judicial District of Iowa
N/A
Certified Mediator, Iowa Association of Mediators
Work Experience
1998 - Present
President, Express Title Company
1992 - Present
Attorney at Law, Moens Law Offices, Chartered
Associations
2013 - Present
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of IllinoisArbitrator
International Academy of Dispute Resolution
Board of Directors
Iowa Association of Mediators
Certified Mediator
Seventh Judicial District of Iowa
Small Claims Mediator
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois
Court approved mediator
American Bar Association Military Legal Assistance Program
Participating attorney
Illinois Technology, Innovation & Enterpreneurship Center
Advisory Board
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Advisory Board
Illinois International Trade Center
Advisory Board
Professional Association of Dive Instructors
Specialty Instructor
Virtual Mediation Lab
Mediator
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association Military Pro Bono Project
Participating attorney
Iowa State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Illinois State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section, Mediation Committee
Quad City Animal Welfare Center
Board of Directors
Illinois Small Business Development Center
Advisory Board
Professional Association of Dive Instructors
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Iowa State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Expert Witness
Guilty verdict against defendants
Education
1992
University of Iowa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Iowa
BS - Bachelor of Science
1986
Black Hawk College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Illinois State Bar Association
Forty Hour Mediation and Arbitration Training
N/A
Association for Conflict Resolution
Forty Hour Divorce and Family Mediation Training
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Various real estate offices and lenders
Mortgage Fraud
N/A
Various real estate offices
The Closing Process
N/A
Quad City Rental Property Association
Avoiding Unlawful Evictions
N/A
First Time Homebuyer presentations
First Time Homebuyer presentations
Publications
2013
qcattorney Blog
Mediation
1997
The Iowa Lawyer
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Applies to You
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I'm wondering how long I have until i can forget about money owed to a contractor?
20 Jun 2019
Q&A
A bridge goes from my property to the neighbors property ?
01 Aug 2018
Q&A
I have an escrow refund due to me from the State of Illinois. from a purchase in '99 The holder is Coldwell Banker.
31 Jul 2018
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Mediation Styles
08 Aug 2013
Legal Guide
Mediation: Be the master of your own destiny
06 Aug 2013
Legal Guide
Virtual Mediation
26 Jun 2013