Atty. Elyse K. Culberson
Elyse K. Culberson is an associate in the Detroit, Michigan, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Elyse K. Culberson is a employment and litigation attorney based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Elyse K. Culberson is an associate in the Detroit, Michigan, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
- Her practice focuses exclusively on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventative advice and counseling and litigation, including complex litigation and class actions
- Elyse defends employers in single and multi-plaintiff lawsuits brought under various state and federal employment laws, including the ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, Michigan’s equivalent statutes and common laws, and state-specific statutes such as Michigan’s Whistleblowers’ Protection Act
- Elyse litigates these matters in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate level as well as in arbitration
- She has attained summary judgment on behalf of clients and has served as first and second chair in jury and bench trials
- In addition to her litigation practice, Elyse defends employers before administrative and government agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, and U.S
- Department of Justice
- She also counsels and advises clients on employee handbooks and policies, as well as discipline and discharge matters
- Passionate about diversity and the advancement of women in the legal profession, Elyse is an active member of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) and serves on the executive board of the Women’s Bar Association, the Oakland County, Michigan region of WLAM
- She also participates in several WLAM committees, including the WLAM Leadership Class Committee, which works with area law schools to develop future female leaders in the legal profession
- During law school, Elyse received awards for her performance in Employee Rights and Counseling and Negotiations
- In addition to her studies, Elyse was an executive director of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Moot Court Board of Advocates, a member of Law Review, and participated in the Criminal Trial Clinic, where she represented indigent defendants in various criminal matters
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elyse K. Culberson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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