
David M. Moss
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationMotorcycle and Trucking Accident Claims Lawyers in Southfield, MI in Southfield, MI
About David M. Moss
Senior Partner and Principal Shareholder of Moss & Colella, P.C. The firm is located in Southfield, Michigan, and specializes in Personal Injury Trial Practice. David Moss has spent his nearly 40-year legal career entirely devoted to his clients in personal injury law. Regarded as a highly skilled and tenacious advocate for victims of personal injury, David is greatly admired and trusted by both plaintiff and defense litigators. His compassion for justice and a fair resolution, combined with his deep concern and respect for his clients, make him a go-to attorney for personal injury and medical malpractice. David has represented thousands of injured victims and their families against insurance companies, national corporations, hospitals, municipalities, railroads, and other individuals. Notably in railroads, David has litigated and negotiated settlements for hundreds of general injury and occupational injury cases for railroad employees covered by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). He has also litigated numerous highway railroad crossing accident cases where individuals have been seriously injured or killed due to driver or railroad personnel negligence. His skills, both in and out of the courtroom, have produced hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements against hospitals, insurance companies, negligent drivers, bars, and drunk drivers. David Moss has been married for 24 years and has two adult children. Mr. Moss enjoys hiking, kayaking, boating, and camping. For many years, he served as an Assistant Scout Master with his son’s Boy Scout Troop, helping guide him and others to the rank of “Eagle Scout.” Mr. Moss believes regular exercise is key to maintaining his competitive edge and is an avid cyclist and downhill skier. He also practices yoga to balance the demands of law with everyday life. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees David M. Moss included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Michigan Super Lawyer Honoree list Multi-Million Dollar Advocate list National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyer Other Sources of Feedback About David M. Moss Included on the 2026Michigan Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2008 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan, 1984
- J.D.
- Honors: U of D Scholarship Recipient
Non Legal Education
- Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1980
- B.S.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Political Science & Public Administration
Current Employment Position(s)
- Founding Partner
Past Positions
- Provizer Phillips P.C., Partner, 1983 - 1997
- Languages
- English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Scout Master
- Downtown Boxing Gym, Board of Directors
- Get To Foundation, Board of Directors
- Ancillary Businesses
- Certified Life & Health Insurance Agent - State of Michigan
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Michigan, 1994
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan (Member)
- Detroit Bar Association (Member)
- Oakland County Bar Association (Member)
- Negligence Law Section (Member)
- Michigan Association of Justice (Sustaining Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Sustaining Member)
- State Bar of Michigan Negligence Law Section, Member
- American Association for Justice, Sustaining Member
Attorney Details
| Full Name | David M. Moss |
| Firm | Moss & Colella, P.C. |
| Address | 28411 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 1150, Southfield, MI 48034 |
| Phone | 248-945-0100 |
| Website | mosscolella.com |
| Website | mosscolella.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |