COLEMON L. POTTS
Colemon Graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan
Colemon Potts is a Partner at Detroit Legal Group, PLLC, following more than six years of service as an Associate Attorney. He earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and holds an undergraduate degree from Georgia State University.
Colemon’s legal practice centers on criminal defense, commercial and residential property litigation, and personal injury. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in securing millions of dollars in judgments and settlements on behalf of his clients. His dedication to justice and client advocacy is unwavering, both inside and outside the courtroom.
An active leader in the legal guild, Colemon has served on numerous boards and committees. In Michigan, he has held positions with the Executive Committee for the State Bar of Michigan Criminal Law Section, the Polish American Legal Society, and the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioner as well accomplished many goals as the Chair for the State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section.
Nationally, Colemon is also recognized for his leadership within the American Bar Association (ABA). His ABA roles have included Co-Chair of the Minorities in the Profession Committee, District Representative to the State of Michigan, Co-Chair for the Men of Color Project, and Chair of the Law Conference for the Judicial Division.
Known for his deep understanding of the law and his fierce commitment to client rights, Colemon is a trusted advocate ready to stand up and fight for justice.
Education
J.D. - Thomas M. Cooley Law School
B.A. - Georgia State University
Criminal Justice
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
Awards
State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyer Section-Star of the Year-2016-2017
State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyer Section-Star of the Quarter-Summer 2017
American Bar Association-Young Lawyer Division-Star of the Year-2021-2022
Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly-Up & Coming Lawyers-2023
American Bar Association-Judicial Division-Lawyers Conference-Chair Award
One of Michigan's Rising Stars, 2021
Boards and Committees
State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyer Section, Chair. - 2022-2023
Lawyers Conference of Judicial Division, Chair. - 2023-2024 -
Finance Committee of Judicial Division. - 2022-2023
Standing Committee on Diversity for Judicial Division, Vice Director. - 2022-2023
The Gathering Spot, Social Club. - 2022-
Board of Commissioners, State Bar of Michigan. - 2021-2024
Board of Commissioners, Professional Standards Committee. - 2021-2022
Minorities in the Profession Committee (MIPC)-Co-Chair. - 2019-2020
ABA-YLD Credentials Board Member. - 2019-2021
ABA-YLD Resolution Team Member. - 2019-2021
ABA-YLD Membership Committee. - 2019-2021
Polish American Legal Society-Board Member. - 2018-2019
ABA TIPS Mentor/Mentee Program-Participant. - 2018-2019
Minorities in the Profession Committee (MIPC)-Vice Chair. - 2018-2019
Men of Color Project-Committee Member, Co-Chair. - 2018-2022
ABA-Young Lawyers Division-Scholar. - 2018-2019
District Representative for the Twentieth District (MI). - 2018-2019
Executive Council Member, Criminal Law Section, State Bar of Michigan. - 2016-2018
Executive Council Member, Young Lawyer Section, State Bar of Michigan. - 2015-2024
10 Core Law Society-Board Member - 2023-