- 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.