Leigh D. Moss
Moss Law, PLC
4190 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 3000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: (248) 847-3555
lmoss@mosslawplc.com
Leigh Moss is the founding member of Moss Law, PLC, a business law firm in Bloomfield Hills. Leigh has more than 25 years of experience advising a wide range of clients with their day-to-day business law matters from “start-ups” to established businesses, to clients ready to buy or sell a business, as well as financially distressed businesses. Leigh actively works with her clients on business formation and operation, employment issues, non-competition agreements, confidentiality agreements, franchise agreements, and other contracts and leases. On the bankruptcy side, Leigh offers extensive knowledge and experience in both debtor and creditor rights for businesses. She comes highly recommended as an attorney that develops strategies for clients to avoid bankruptcy and find debt settlement solutions instead.
Leigh is a former President of the Women’s Bar Association of Oakland County. She was recognized in 2019 and 2020 as a Michigan Super Lawyer for excellence in the practice area of Business/Corporate, an award given to only 5% of attorneys in Michigan; and in 2020 as a Michigan Leading Women Lawyer in the areas of Closely & Privately Held Business Law, Creditor’s Rights, and Bankruptcy & Workout Law.
Areas of Practice
- Business Law
- Buying and Selling Businesses
- Business Transactions and Contracts
- Start-Ups
- Debt Settlement and Workouts
- Bankruptcy
- Debtor and Creditor Rights
Honors and Awards
- Michigan Super Lawyers, 2019 and 2020 – Excellence in the practice area of Business/Corporate – An award given to only 5% of attorneys in Michigan
- Leading Michigan Women Lawyer, Leading Lawyers, 2020 – Recommended in the areas of Closely & Privately Held Business Law, Creditor’s Rights, and Bankruptcy & Workout Law – Recommended by peers to be named among the top lawyers in these areas of practice. Less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in Michigan have received the distinction of Leading Lawyer
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Pro Bono Recognition Award, 2001
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, 2001 Significant Contributor of the Year Award
- Bronze Key Award for Academic Excellence, 1992-1993
- Arthur Neef Memorial Moot Court Competition Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy, 1993
- Irving M. Kaufman Securities National Moot Court Competition, 1993
- Order of Omega Greek Honor Society – Scholarship, Leadership and Service Award, 1991
Presentations/Classes
- Inforum Michigan – SE Lady Bosses Affinity Group, “Choosing and Maintaining Your Entity and Protecting Against Personal Liability,” 2020
- Jewish Working Women’s Network, “Tips for Managing Your Business During a Crisis,” 2020
- Synergy Business Network, “Benefits of the Paycheck Protection Program,” 2020
- Synergy Business Network,”Issues to Consider Before Buying a Business,” 2019
- Synergy Business Network, “Worker Classification: Employees Versus Independent Contractors,” 2019
- Synergy Business Network, “The Value of an Employee Handbook to Employers and Employees,” 2018
- Synergy Business Network, “Negotiating Debt Settlements with Creditors”, 2017
- Synergy Business Network, “The Benefits of Creating a Business Entity,” 2017
- Instructor of Legal Research and Writing, Oakland University, College of Arts and Sciences, 1996 – 2000
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan, Member
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Debtor-Creditor Committee (2015 – present)
- Continuing Legal Education Committee (2011-2014)
- Public Advisory Committee on Judicial Candidates (2000-2004)
- Professionalism Committee (2001)
- Member (2000-present)
- Women’s Bar Association
- President (2000-2001)
- Member (1996-2008)
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
- Director at Large (2001-2003)
- Judicial Candidate Rating and Endorsement Committee (1996)
- Member (1996-2008)
Community Involvement
- Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Member 2006 – present
- Executive Board Member-At-Large 2018 – present
- Board of Trustees, 2017 –2018
- Chair of Jewish Programming and Education Group, 2015 – present
- Member of Advisory Committee on Education and Youth, 2013 – 2015
- Chair of Jewish Family Education Committee, 2009 – 2013
- Chair of Rock the Vote: A Candidate Forum, October 22, 2012/li>
- Bloomfield Players’ Community Theater
- Board Member, June 2012 – June 2014
- Publicity Chair, 2013-2015
- Cast Member – The Music Man, Oliver, Annie
- Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit, 1999-Present
- Member of JFamily Committee, 2014 – present
- Member of Jewish Education for Families Committee, 2009-2014
- Member of Young Adult Division – Couples Committee, 1999-2005
Education
- Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan
- J.D. – 1994
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- B.A. – 1991, With Distinction
Bar Admissions
- State of Michigan
- U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
