The evidence was clear: Randall Smith* was a dangerous man. At the time of this case, he was in his 50s and had a criminal record that stretched back into his 20s—it was dotted with violent crimes in several states. He had most recently served a nine year sentence in an Ohio prison for kidnapping …
People around the world seek a new life in the United States, pursuing things we often take for granted, like gainful employment and access to competent legal representation. After both of those things were called into question following a man’s mishandled visa renewal, he sought the help of Cooper & Elliott. Negligence threatens a man …
As we continue to celebrate our firm’s 20 years of being in practice and forecast the next 20 years, we like to reflect on the changes we’ve seen in the legal system, and how those changes will impact the future. An area of change that we find quite interesting is the court system’s adaptation of …
Our blog contains many tales of the cases we handle. In every one, we give our perspective as the attorneys who handled the case. and in each one the names are changed so we can protect our clients from the painful reality of their experiences. This time will be different. My name is Rex Elliott. …
There are three main credit agencies in the United States. One of them is TransUnion. Nearly every American adult has their credit information recorded and tracked by TransUnion. What happens when the agency you trust to protect your credit rating begins to share your confidential information with other companies—for a price? It’s not something we …
A “DNR,” or do not resuscitate order, is an advance directive used by hospitals to signify a patient’s desire to pass away without lifesaving intervention in the event that their heart stops or they stop breathing. These are typically used by patients who suffer from a terminal illness or other serious medical condition. It is …
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio civil litigation law firm Cooper & Elliott is pleased to announce C. Benjamin Cooper has joined the firm. Along with other attorneys at Cooper & Elliott, Mr. Cooper will practice in matters of wrongful death, civil rights violations, personal injury, medical malpractice, and business litigation. Mr. Cooper joined Cooper & Elliott …
As we celebrate our firm’s 20 years in the legal profession and forecast the next 20 years, we want to highlight legal research—the cornerstone of building a solid case for a client. Over the past two decades, legal research has gone from books to digital downloads, law libraries to computers and tablets. This is mostly …
Receiving a call that your son or daughter has been involved in a car accident is every parent’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately for one Ohio family, this nightmare became a reality. When Marc’s* family learned that he had been injured in a car accident they were distraught. His life had been spared, and for that they …
“The customer is always right.” How many times have we heard that well-known concept? But what happens when, despite doing everything in your power to help a client, their life remains negatively affected after a case? The following case helps to illustrate the challenges we sometimes face when trying to meet clients’ expectations—and, perhaps even …
It’s a story that only seems likely to happen on TV. A garbage truck lost control on an icy curve and careened into an Ohio family’s home at 45 mph. After crashing through the outer wall and almost going through a second interior wall, the truck came to a stop in the kitchen. The impact …
The blame game in court – it’s not your fault This year marks our 20th anniversary of fighting for our clients’ rights. We’ve seen a lot during that time, enough to know the tactics defense attorneys like to use again and again—and how to combat them. In this article, we’re taking a look back at …
