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Melanie Duda

Trial attorney at Moss & Colella, P.C.

Melanie Duda is an associate attorney at the Southfield law office of Moss & Colella, P.C. She has been practicing law since admission to the State Bar of Michigan in 2013 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She has litigated cases involving civil rights, sexual assault, medical malpractice, and negligence. Melanie is active in professional and civic activities and is a member of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan.

Melanie is an experienced litigator in all areas of personal injury law including negligence, civil rights, and sexual harassment. She specializes in representing the victims of medical malpractice. Melanie is skilled at understanding the nuances of Michigan’s medical malpractice statutes, and the unique timing, notice, and pleading requirements the law places on people injured by health care professionals. If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, Melanie can explain these requirements to you and develop a winning litigation strategy to obtain the justice you deserve.

Clients value Melanie’s sensitivity to their unique needs during what is often the worst time of their lives. Her attention to detail and skillful interpretation of the law has led to her success on several multi-million-dollar cases. A tireless advocate, Melanie has the tenacity to fight corporations and the insurance companies that attempt to shield them from liability.

Melanie received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2012. She was a member of the University of Detroit Mercy Law Review and served as a Symposium Editor. She holds a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology, both from Wayne State University.

Outside of the courtroom, Melanie is the single mom of one son and two rescue dogs. Her hobbies include running, wilderness activities, yoga, and self-defense training. She is also involved with ScoutsBSA as a merit badge counselor and volunteer. Melanie’s professional memberships include the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) and Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ).        

Details

Areas of Practice

  • Personal Injury Trial Law
  • Civil Rights

Bar Admissions:

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Education:

  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan: Juris Doctorate, 2012
  • Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan: Master of Arts in Anthropology, 2008
  • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, 2003

Special Recognitions

$2,750,000

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Medical Malpractice

An oral surgeon failed to properly diagnose a vascular lesion prior to surgery. The surgeon proceeded to remove it in a negligent fashion, causing life-threatening consequences.

$1,550,000

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Negligence

The rescue devices at an apartment complex swimming pool were not up to code, leading to the drowning of an eight-year-old girl.

$1,250,000

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Police Brutality

An unarmed woman was wrongfully shot multiple times inside of her vehicle by the Dearborn Police Department, causing her death.

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Meet Our Award-Winning Team

A. Vince Colella

Founding partner of Moss & Colella, P.C.

David Moss

Senior partner and co-founder of Moss & Colella, P.C.

Matthew McCann

Senior appellate counsel at Moss & Colella, P.C.

Melanie Duda

Trial attorney at Moss & Colella, P.C.

Ryan Piekarski

Senior litigation attorney at Moss & Colella, P.C.

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About the Firm

The attorneys of Moss & Colella have carefully chosen their career paths to fight for those that have suffered from injury and wrongful death. We believe every citizen should have the right to hire the best lawyer who will actively advocate for their case.

David Moss and Vince Colella have over 60 collective years of personal injury trial experience that provides you a level of legal services and success unmatched by other firms. By working together, we have the ability to find creative, effective, and efficient solutions to even the most complex cases. No matter what situation you face, we will help you get through it.

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