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Columbus Professional Malpractice Attorneys

The professionals you trust most–your attorney, your business partners, your co-owner–have a legal duty to act in your best interests. When they violate that duty, the consequences can be devastating: a destroyed business, a stolen settlement, financial losses that take years to recover from. At Cooper Elliott, our professional malpractice attorneys in Columbus hold professionals and the people behind them accountable. We take on the cases throughout the state of Ohio that other firms won’t, against opponents that other firms won’t touch.

Professional Malpractice Cases We Handle

These are complex, hard-fought cases that demand attorneys who have done this work before and aren’t afraid to take it to trial. Our professional malpractice lawyers in Columbus handle claims against some of the most powerful opponents in the legal system in the state of Ohio.

Legal Malpractice

Your attorney was supposed to protect you. A missed deadline, a botched contract, an undisclosed conflict of interest, a stolen settlement check–whatever happened, it wasn’t just a bad outcome. It was a professional betrayal that may have cost you everything. We take on negligent attorneys and the firms behind them, including large firms that most plaintiff attorneys are too intimidated to pursue.

Business Disputes

When a partner diverts opportunities for personal gain, a co-owner uses business assets to enrich themselves, or a majority shareholder manipulates the voting process to push you out, you’re not just dealing with a business problem–you’re dealing with someone who violated a legal duty they owed you. We represent shareholders, co-owners, and executives in ownership disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, business fraud, and executive employment disputes.

$750+
Million

Recovered for Our Clients

Why Cooper Elliott

We Take On Powerful Opponents.
Most attorneys avoid going after major law firms or entrenched business partners. The defense is too aggressive, the resources too deep. We don’t care how big the opponent is–if they caused serious harm, we’re going after them.
We Understand the Numbers.
Business and malpractice disputes live and die on financial evidence. We know how to read financial records, identify irregularities, and work with experts who can explain complex financial conduct clearly and compellingly to a judge or jury.
We Work on Contingency.
Most commercial litigation firms bill by the hour, whether you win or lose. We work on contingency in most cases, which means we only get paid when you do. We’re invested in the outcome, not just the hours.
We Go to Trial.
Defense teams and opposing counsel know which firms are willing to try cases and which ones aren’t. That reputation affects how seriously your case is taken from day one. We try cases–and that changes everything.

Testimonials

We’ve built trust case by case over the last 30+ years. Read testimonials from our clients across Ohio.

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Tone Smith
7 months ago
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alex cocksford
9 months ago
got vehicular manslaughter all the way down to open can in car, 10/10 would recommend
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Shelley Johnson
9 months ago
So helpful and kind, excellent advice! So glad I called them! Bart Keyes was extremely helpful!
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Gina Nostramo
10 months ago
I couldn't be more pleased with my experience with Cooper Elliott. From day one, Sean Alto and his team were not only professional and knowledgeable but also incredibly compassionate. They truly understood what I was going through and made sure I felt supported every step of the way. Their patience, empathy, and dedication made the entire legal process easy and stress-free, so I could focus on my recovery. Thanks to their hard work, I received the compensation I needed to move forward with my life. I highly recommend Cooper Elliott to anyone seeking a personal injury lawyer.
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Serena Allen
10 months ago
On behalf of my family and I we truly appreciate the kindness, support, and guidance that was provided to us. They were a great team to work with. Thanks again, SA
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Gabriel Gessler
12 months ago
I cannot recommend Cooper Elliot enough.

I was involved in a serious car accident after just having welcoming our new son into the world.

When you are at your lowest, you remember with great detail how people treat you. Sean and his team treated me and my family with nothing but compassion, grace and care.

The stress, anxiety, and fear were only mitigated by the EXTRAORDINARY passion, care, and speed this firm operates at.

A huge thank you to Sean Alto with his incredible professionalism. I never once felt that Sean and the team at Cooper Elliot had anything other than my best interest.

Thank you Cooper Elliot for being a light during a very challenging time.
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Sharon Rehl
1 year ago
I just closed out a case with Bart Keyes, and it was a long, but very good experience. Kim Cecil was fantastic in getting me the things that I needed to do so we could present a strong case. This was my first time ever doing something like this, and Bart's guidance was flawless. He kept me calm during the mediation process and answered all of my questions. We were on the same page, and he represented everything I needed. I would HIGHLY recommend Bart and this firm to anyone who needs representation! Thank you Bart and Kim!
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Jennifer Krauss
1 year ago
Cooper Elliott is a top notch law firm that settled my daughter’s accident. The first time we met in person, Sean Alto came to meet us in my daughter’s hospital room. He has a warm demeanor, and a nice conversational tone. Throughout our discussion and setting expectations, we knew we could trust him. His approach is kind and thoughtful and he has a lot of previous experience that aided to understanding the steps our case would take. It took approximately 6 months to settle our case. We worked closely with Michael Tonovitz for catch-ups and questions. He and Kimberly Burroughs helped a great deal with explanations, patience and humanity. I couldn’t recommend a better law firm for any case more than Cooper Elliott.
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A Mape
1 year ago
Rex Elliott at Cooper Elliott is truly exceptional. He was the perfect balance of empathy and toughness—understanding my issue deeply while giving me unwavering confidence throughout the entire process. One of the things I appreciated most was how easy he was to reach and communicate with, always making me feel heard and supported. Thanks to his expertise, we had a resolution within just three days and received everything we asked for. I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate. Rex is simply the best! Highly recommend!

Talk to a Professional Malpractice Lawyer in Columbus Today

If a professional’s failure has cost you significantly, you deserve honest answers about your options. Contact our Columbus professional malpractice attorneys for a free, confidential consultation–no obligation, no upfront cost.

Call (614) 481-6000 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation.

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