While in law school, Chip was an editor of the law review and represented the school in national moot court competitions. After graduating from law school, and before founding Cooper Elliott, Chip practiced at Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, one of Ohio’s largest law firms.

Many lawyers in large law firms label themselves trial lawyers even though they rarely try cases. To become a true trial lawyer, Chip left Porter Wright and founded Cooper Elliott. Since then, he’s been privileged to have represented people throughout the Midwest, trying more than fifty cases to verdict. In the process, he has cross-examined witnesses ranging from from high school students to surgeons, and from social workers to billionaires and leaders of foreign governments.

Chip staunchly believes the law can be used to make our world safer and more just. In most cases, and always with the client’s approval, he seeks an outcome that benefits not just the client but an entire community.

Chip is a husband, father, and proud grandfather. When not in trial, he enjoys spending time with his wife and grandchildren, traveling, and mentoring young attorneys.