Ben Cooper

Ben Cooper is a Columbus trial and appellate lawyer and a partner at Cooper Elliot, representing plaintiffs in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, civil rights law, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and complex business disputes. He handles high-stakes cases involving serious personal harm and institutional accountability. His work has produced multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including record-setting and reform-focused outcomes. He prepares matters for trial and guides clients through difficult litigation with clear communication, respect, and focused client advocacy.

Ben earned both his undergraduate degree and J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. During law school, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law. He began his legal career with Hogan Lovells in Washington, D.C. He later clerked for Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr. of the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, gaining valuable appellate and federal court experience early in practice.

Ben has litigated civil rights, injury, malpractice, and business matters involving complex legal and factual issues. He has contributed to amicus briefs addressing civil rights and constitutional questions and has taught advocacy and persuasion at the University of Virginia School of Law. He also serves as an expert witness in complex cases. His courtroom work reflects careful preparation, persuasive writing, strategic judgment, and a commitment to meaningful outcomes for clients.

Ben Cooper has received recognition including The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, the American Association for Justice Trial Lawyer Cares Award, and Super Lawyers Rising Star honors. He earned the top score on the Ohio bar examination. His service includes co-founding a free legal clinic and volunteering with Legal Aid. He supports access to justice and community initiatives while maintaining a practice centered on accountability and client advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cooper Elliott
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Ohio Association for Justice
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Columbus Bar Association
• Member, Academy of Truck Accident Lawyers

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  BA in Economics & Bioethics

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