Chip Cooper co-founded Cooper Elliott in 1995 and has tried cases throughout the United States. He has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years and has achieved numerous multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements in complex state and federal cases ranging from wrongful death to medical malpractice to business fraud. Chip takes pride in being an innovator of trial methods, and he has taught trial skills to law students and experienced trial lawyers.
“I cannot say enough about Chip Cooper! He has to be one of the most compassionate people – he showed empathy and professionalism at all times. When I thought I had was on my last thread, he was able to calm me and explain everything completely. He offered advice, solutions and was able to provide options that I did not know I had. I was absolutely taken aback by the time he spent with me and truly cared. I will never forget how grateful I was to have the chance to work with him.”
Kay Anderson
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More than 30 years of experience litigating cases throughout the U.S.
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Recipient of Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating from other lawyers, the highest rating possible.
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AVVO rating of 10.0
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Selected by peers for Super Lawyers designation each year since 2008
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Presenter at American Board of Trial Advocates “Masters in Trial”
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Recognized by Best Lawyers each year since 2005
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National Trial Lawyers Top 100
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Ohio Supreme Court-approved mentor of new attorneys
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Top 50: 2023 Columbus SuperLawyers
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Recognized in Cleveland Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” for Cleveland and Columbus
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More than 30 years of experience litigating cases throughout the U.S.
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Recipient of Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating from other lawyers, the highest rating possible.
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AVVO rating of 10.0
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Selected by peers for Super Lawyers designation each year since 2008
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Presenter at American Board of Trial Advocates “Masters in Trial”
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Recognized by Best Lawyers each year since 2005
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National Trial Lawyers Top 100
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Ohio Supreme Court-approved mentor of new attorneys
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Top 50: 2023 Columbus SuperLawyers
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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.