Ellisse S. Thompson is a litigator in Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard’s Detroit office. She focuses her practice on product liability and class action. She brings a unique perspective to her defense practice, with experience working as in-house counsel for a major automobile manufacturer primarily responsible for managing product liability litigation and as a Senior Attorney at a large national law firm defending and counseling manufacturers and retailers of hunting, outdoor, and recreational products on a national basis. Ellisse also gained experience working at one of Michigan’s largest law firms, where her practice concentrated on premises and retail liability, food service liability, motor vehicle no-fault liability, and motor vehicle negligence. In addition, she served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Northville where she prosecuted misdemeanor and ordinance violations. During law school, Ellisse served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Nancy G. Edmunds at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. This experience gave Ellisse valuable insight into effective litigation techniques.
Ellisse is married to her high school sweetheart, Will, a United States Marine Corps veteran. They have three children. In her spare time, Ellisse enjoys boating and visiting U.S. National Parks with her family. It is their goal to visit all U.S. National Parks by the time their oldest child is 18. Ellisse is an active member of the Louisa St. Clair Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, where she serves as an Executive Board Officer and Committee Chair. Ellisse is also a passionate supporter of the education community. She proudly serves as a Board Member of the GP STEAAM Foundation, which supports students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics, and mathematics.
