David M. Moss

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Southfield, Michigan

Moss & Colella, P.C.
David M. Moss
Moss & Colella, P.C.

Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more

Licensed in Michigan since: 1984

Education: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2025
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Moss & Colella, P.C.

28411 Northwestern Highway
Suite 1150
Southfield, MI 48034 Visit website

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David M. Moss, a distinguished senior partner and co-founder of Moss & Colella, P.C., based in Southfield, Michigan, is a seasoned trial attorney with nearly four decades of dedicated service in personal injury law. Throughout his illustrious career, he has been a stalwart advocate for countless victims and their families, securing justice against negligent parties ranging from individuals and hospitals to corporations and municipalities.

With a profound commitment to his clients, Mr. Moss combines compassion with formidable legal acumen, earning him respect and trust from both sides of the courtroom. His track record includes a notable $15 million verdict in a case involving a drunk driver and a local casino, highlighting his ability to handle complex cases with precision and strategic proficiency.

Mr. Moss is not only recognized for his exceptional skills in trial advocacy but also as a masterful negotiator. His extensive experience spans high-stakes negotiations and pivotal appellate arguments before both the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. Ranked among the top 1% of auto accident lawyers nationwide and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, he is also celebrated as a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyer. His professional memberships include the State Bar of Michigan, the Detroit Bar Association and the Oakland County Bar Association. He is fully licensed to practice across all Michigan state and federal courts.

Further enriching his role in the legal community, Mr. Moss serves as a case evaluator/mediator, where he is frequently chosen by peers to arbitrate complex disputes, showcasing his balanced judgment and fairness. A proud alumnus of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 1984 as a scholarship recipient, he remains deeply engaged in community service and pro bono efforts, reflecting his enduring commitment to legal excellence and societal betterment.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 1984, Michigan

Professional Webpage: https://www.mosscolella.com/team-members/david-moss

Bar / Professional Activity:
  • Member, American Bar Association, 1984
  • Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Scout Master
  • Detroit Bar Association
  • State Bar of Michigan, 1984
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1988
  • Member, Oakland County Bar Association, 1984
  • Sustaining Member, Michigan Association of Justice, 1984
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1984
  • Sustaining Member, American Association for Justice
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1984
  • Member, State Bar of Michigan, 1984
  • State Bar of Michigan Negligence Law Section, Member, 1984
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):
  • 2.5 Million Dollar Settlement against a drunk driver, 2022
  • $605,000 Trial Verdict against a No-Fault Insurance Company, 2019
  • $650,000 Trial Verdict against a No-Fault Insurance Carrier, 2020
  • 1.25 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement, 2020
  • $475,000 Settlement Premises Liability Fall, 2021
  • $550,000 Settlement in a No-Fault Home Modification claim, 2022
  • 1 Million Dollar Settlement Malpractice, 2022
  • 1.1 million dollar settlement against a local county road commission for a negligently maintained roadway which caused a motor vehicle accident.
  • 15 million Dollar Verdict for a Detroit family in a case involving a drunk driver and local Detroit Casino.
  • 1.2 million dollar verdict against an insurance company which refused to pay no-fault benefits to an injured insured.
  • 1 million dollar settlement against a drunk driver who killed a tow truck driver who was assisting another motorist.
  • 1.8 million dollar settlement against a local Detroit area hospital, medical malpractice involving death.
Representative Clients:
  • Individuals and their families.
Special Licenses / Certifications:
  • Certified Life & Health Insurance Agent State of Michigan, 2003
Pro bono / Community Service:
  • Helped establish the board of directors and serve as pro bono legal counsel in a variety of matters from 2007 to present for this award-winning nonprofit organization focused on helping children in Detroit complete their education.
Honors:
  • Hall of Fame, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2022
Educational Background:
  • Western Michigan University, B.S. Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, 1980
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly Class of 2023 Hall of Fame, honoring attorneys with 30+ years of experience who have made a valuable contribution to their communities through their legal careers., 2023

Office location for David M. Moss

28411 Northwestern Highway
Suite 1150
Southfield, MI 48034

Phone: 248-945-0100

Selections

18 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2025

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