A. Vince Colella

A. Vince Colella is a founding partner of Moss & Colella, P.C., a Southfield, Michigan–based law firm focused on personal injury trial law and civil rights litigation. Respected by judges and attorneys as a powerful trial advocate, he is equally known by clients for his compassionate, relentless pursuit of justice and accountability.

Vince earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University in East Lansing, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. His academic background supports a deep understanding of human behavior, advocacy, and trial strategy.

For more than two decades, Vince has successfully litigated cases in both state and federal courts across Michigan. Alongside co-founder David Moss, he has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients. His case experience includes catastrophic injury, product liability, premises liability, wrongful death, governmental immunity, and high-profile assault matters.

Vince is widely recognized for his work in civil rights litigation, including police shootings, police brutality, jailhouse deaths, and cases involving deadly force. He has developed a national reputation for handling difficult, precedent-setting cases involving public-sector accountability and institutional misconduct.

A thought leader in personal injury and civil rights law, Vince is frequently quoted by major media outlets, including the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Fox 2 Detroit, and Michigan Lawyers Weekly. He also authors a monthly legal column, Colella in Context, for the Detroit Legal News, addressing critical issues such as qualified immunity.

A. Vince Colella’s professional honors include recognition by Best Lawyers®, Michigan Super Lawyers, DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Leader in the Law. Beyond litigation, he remains committed to mentorship, community service, and advancing civil rights through advocacy and education.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Moss & Colella, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Executive Board Member, Michigan Association for Justice
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Detroit Bar Association
• Member, Oakland County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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