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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
- Real estate: 40%
Residential and commercial real estate transactions.
27 years, 25,000 cases
- Mediation: 30%
Business and family mediation. Online and mobile mediation.
17 years
- Business: 10%
Business formation and advice for large and small businesses.
27 years
- Estate planning: 10%
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney for health care and property, living wills
27 years
- Arbitration: 10%
Business arbitration. Online and mobile arbitration.
17 years
Languages spoken
English
Photos and videos
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Active | 1993 | 11/05/2019 |
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1992 | 07/06/2019 |
| Legal answers | 10402 |
| Legal guides | 10 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
| Managing Editor | Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems | 1991 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Express Title Company | 1998 - Present |
| Attorney at Law | Moens Law Offices, Chartered | 1992 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois | Arbitrator | 2013 - Present |
| International Academy of Dispute Resolution | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Iowa Association of Mediators | Certified Mediator | N/A |
| Seventh Judicial District of Iowa | Small Claims Mediator | N/A |
| Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois | Court approved mediator | N/A |
| American Bar Association Military Legal Assistance Program | Participating attorney | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Technology, Innovation & Enterpreneurship Center | Advisory Board | N/A |
| Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center | Advisory Board | N/A |
| Illinois International Trade Center | Advisory Board | N/A |
| Professional Association of Dive Instructors | Specialty Instructor | N/A |
| Virtual Mediation Lab | Mediator | N/A |
| Illinois State Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Bar Association Military Pro Bono Project | Participating attorney | N/A |
| Iowa State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section | N/A | N/A |
| Illinois State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section | N/A | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section, Mediation Committee | N/A | N/A |
| Quad City Animal Welfare Center | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Illinois Small Business Development Center | Advisory Board | N/A |
| Professional Association of Dive Instructors | Master Scuba Diver Trainer | N/A |
| Iowa State Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| qcattorney Blog | Mediation | 2013 |
| The Iowa Lawyer | The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Applies to You | 1997 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| University of Iowa | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1988 |
| Black Hawk College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Forty Hour Mediation and Arbitration Training | N/A |
| Association for Conflict Resolution | Forty Hour Divorce and Family Mediation Training | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Expert Witness | Guilty verdict against defendants |
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Attorney endorsements
(90)Elina Golod, Real estate Attorney on Mar 6, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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
Jeannine Goche, Real estate Attorney on Feb 28, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Ben-Zion Datika, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 28, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Benjamin Goldman, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Nov 9, 2017
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Moens' comments on this forum reveal extensive knowledge of real estate law.
Willie Graves, Personal injury Attorney on May 25, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Consistently great observations and advice.
Mark Rowe, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Walter Hnot,, Social security Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Thomas is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Channika Desilva, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Gregory Cade, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Feb 4, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Shaheen Manshoory, Violent crime Attorney on Sep 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Moens because of his responsiveness and thoroughness on the Avvo forum.
Anna Czarples, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Moens is knowledgeable in his field and responsive to clients.
Ross Russell, Arbitration Attorney on Jun 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Drew Ball, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Virginia Wilber, Elder law Attorney on Apr 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer! His answers to Avvo questions are extremely thoughtful and helpful.
William Mazur, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Mar 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Kyle Rockershousen, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Dec 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Bradley Schencker, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Adam Studnicki, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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