- More than 30 years of experience litigating cases throughout the U.S.
- Recipient of Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating from other lawyers, the highest rating possible.
- AVVO rating of 10.0
- Selected by peers for Super Lawyers designation each year since 2008
- Presenter at American Board of Trial Advocates “Masters in Trial”
- Recognized by Best Lawyers each year since 2005
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Ohio Supreme Court-approved mentor of new attorneys
- Top 50: 2023 Columbus SuperLawyers
- Recognized in Cleveland Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” for Cleveland and Columbus
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.
“The civil justice system should be available to everyone. My career is devoted to providing that access, and to using my skill and experience as a trial lawyer to secure meaningful outcomes for those who come to me for help.”
Representative Verdicts and Settlements
- $3,664,186 Jury Verdict for the family of a man electrocuted by faulty wiring installed by an HVAC company.
- $5,999,100 Jury Verdict for the abuse of a child by a volunteer at a church-operated daycare.
- $5,725,500 Jury Verdict for the death of a young mother and injuries to her husband in an automobile accident.
- $7,568,795 Jury Verdict award plus attorney fees and interest for the family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash.
- $2,825,000 Jury Verdict for college student who suffered hearing loss when beaten outside a campus bar.
- $2,700,000 Settlement for injuries caused by excessive use of force by police officers.
- $2,500,000 Settlement for the family of a mother killed in a car crash by a drunk driver.
- $1,787,108 Jury Verdict award plus attorney fees for the family of a motorcyclist killed by a careless tractor-trailer driver.
- $4,473,000 Jury Verdict for breach of contract and business interference.
- $3,500,000 Jury Verdict for breach of a contract to sell real estate for development.
- $2,300,000 Settlement for an individual wrongly deprived of royalties.
- $3,165,000 Settlement for 10,500 Ohioans whose credit information was misused by TransUnion Corp.
- $2,200,000 Settlement for consumers against an insurance company that improperly charged premiums without first obtaining approval from the Ohio Department of Insurance.
- $1,200,000 Settlement for investors defrauded in viatical insurance investment scheme.
- $1,900,000 Settlement for the family of a 4-year-old child killed by a stove that the apartment complex had not secured.
- $2,607,000 Jury Verdict for the family of a patient whose doctor failed to provide proper care for her at Mount Carmel.
- $1,000,000 Settlement for the estate of a tow truck operator who was struck and killed while helping a stranded motorist.
- $1,100,000 Settlement for shoulder dystocia injury at birth due to the obstetrician’s negligence.
- $1,600,000 Settlement for the death of a man and injuries to his wife from a car accident.
- $1,000,000 Jury Verdict summary jury verdict for USDA inspector who was defamed by the owner of a company.
