- Columbus Business First “40 Under 40” (2025)
- Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” (2025, 2026)
- Ironman 140.6 Finisher
- Three-time U.S. Olympic Swim Team Trials qualifier
- Conflict Prevention and Resolution Joseph T. McLaughlin Award winner
Abby Chin represents plaintiffs in high-stakes civil litigation involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury, police misconduct, and institutional abuse. Known for her precision and composure in high-pressure settings, Abby approaches each case with the discipline of an athlete and a deep commitment to justice. She has helped clients recover multiple multi-million dollar outcomes.
A lifelong competitor, Abby was a Division I swim team captain, a three-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, and an Ironman finisher. These experiences shaped her endurance, focus, and ability to work as part of a high-performing team—qualities that continue to guide her in the courtroom.
Before joining Cooper Elliott, Abby clerked for federal judges in Ohio and Florida and practiced litigation at a national firm. Her background equips her with strong procedural knowledge and a clear understanding of how to build persuasive cases.
Born and raised in Columbus, Abby remains active in her community. She has coached age-group swimmers since 2011, mentored law students through DEI initiatives and moot court competitions, and continues to find fulfillment in teaching and public service. She lives in Grandview with her husband and their dog, Rocket.
The law should be used to do good—to help people, to protect people, and to ensure justice when something terrible happens.
In the news
- $27M verdict awarded in wrongful death of Gregory Coleman Jr. – Columbus Dispatch
- Jury awards $27 million verdict to estate of man killed outside of Short North bar – 10tv
- $27M verdict for ‘physical, emotional anguish’ in Short North wrongful death suit – abc6
- 40 Under 40: Abby Chin – Columbus Business First
- Columbus settles with ATF agent for $1.8 million – NBC
- Sexual assault victims of Franklin County therapist seek answers in court – NBC
- Leadership Columbus: Signature Program – Columbus Business First
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Professional Memberships
- Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio (Past President)
- USA Swimming National Board of Review
- Ohio Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
Education
- J.D., The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- B.A., University of Louisville (Legal Writing & Economics)
Representative Verdicts and Settlements
- $27 million jury verdict – Wrongful death caused by Short North bar (2025)
- $5.1 million jury verdict – Breach of employment agreement (2025)
- $1.61 million jury verdict – Police excessive force (2024)
- $715,000 court ordered award – sex trafficking victim restitution (2025)
- $315,000 settlement – Premises liability, finger injury
- Confidential settlement – Multi-victim sexual abuse by licensed professional
- Confidential settlement – Title IX and retaliation claims
