Mason, OH

C. Benjamin Cooper

C. Benjamin Cooper is a Columbus-based trial and appellate lawyer who helps people navigate life-changing harm through the civil justice system. He represents plaintiffs in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, civil rights, medical and legal malpractice, and complex business disputes. His work has led to multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, including record-setting and reform-driven outcomes. He was at the top of his class at UVA, both undergrad and law school, and was a rising star at a well-known Washington, D.C. law firm. He clerked for R. Guy Cole, Jr., Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He also teaches and guest lectures on oral advocacy at the University of Virginia School of Law. He scored in the 100th percentile on the Ohio bar exam. He co-founded a statewide free legal clinic in Ohio and has volunteered with Legal Aid. He lives in Columbus with his wife and two daughters. He serves on the board of the Worthington Chamber Orchestra and is a member of the United Way of Central Ohio’s Success by Third Grade Advisory Committee. He believes every client deserves dignity and respect, preparing every case for trial and guiding clients through their legal journey with clarity, empathy, and relentless advocacy. He loves holding big companies and governments accountable, and being able to comfort and guide someone through a crisis.

Brian Laliberte

Brian Laliberte is a relentless trial lawyer, litigator, and strategist. He represents individuals and businesses facing catastrophic financial or personal harm. His approach combines legal precision with strategic thinking. He represents business owners, executives, and shareholders in high-stakes disputes. He is also a trusted counselor to executives and their families in sensitive legal challenges. In personal injury, he represents clients seriously injured or who lost loved ones due to others' actions. He obtained dismissal of alleged fraud and contract claims against a CEO, defended a CEO in an SEC investigation, and defended a CEO in a federal criminal securities case. He recovered over $400 million for Ohio pension funds while serving as Chief Deputy Attorney General. He obtained one of Franklin County’s highest jury verdicts in a complex personal injury case. He has an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Organizational Design from The Ohio State University. He believes that at the core of every case is a human story, and he is here to help his clients be heard, be made whole, and know they’re not alone.

Todd M. Powers

Mr. Powers has extensive experience in a broad range of admiralty and maritime matters representing the interests of ship owners, licensed personnel and insurers for over 30 years. He also has extensive experience litigating medical malpractice, wrongful death and serious personal injury cases. He is licensed to practice in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, but has handled cases throughout the Midwest and has an active trial practice in federal and state courts in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Missouri. Mr. Powers has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and as one of the Best Lawyers in America in Admiralty and Maritime Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs from 2012 through 2023 and 2026. Voted the 2023 U.S. News “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law for Plaintiffs in Cincinnati.

Sean R. Alto

Sean Alto knows that for most of his personal injury clients, justice is more than just recovering compensation; it’s about preventing the same tragedy from happening to someone else. He helps influence public policy and make a lasting impact. He has helped more than 100 clients navigate complex legal issues. He chaired the Columbus Bar Association Common Pleas Court Committee for several years. He is a 2nd degree black belt in Kuk Sool Won. He co-chairs the American Association for Justice COVID-19 Business Interruption Litigation Task Force. He was appointed to the Ohio Supreme Court Civil Justice Program Fund Application Review Committee in 2020 and 2022. He prides himself on taking cases other firms have turned down. He attended The Ohio State University and obtained his J.D. from Capital University Law School. He joined Cooper Elliott in 2014. He was awarded the J. Thomas Henrietta Distinguished Advocacy Award from the Ohio Association for Justice for his work in hazing cases, leading to Collin’s Law. He represented the family of Bryan Galliher, leading to new policies for Cabela’s and Bass Pro. He is married to Kelly and has three children: Jackson, Mackenzie, and Logan. He values making a difference in people’s lives and providing solace.

Gregory S. Young

Gregory S. Young is an attorney specializing in personal injury cases, including dog bites, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and fall down injuries. He was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1986 and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio in 1987. He holds a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University Law School, an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, and a B.A. in Sociology from Indiana University. He is a member of several professional associations, including the Cincinnati Bar Association and the American Association of Justice.

Barton R. Keyes

Bart Keyes joined Cooper Elliott in 2011 and has over a decade of experience as a trial lawyer. He represents personal injury, wrongful death, and business clients in trials and arbitrations, obtaining several millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. He grew up near Cleveland in Painesville, Ohio. He lives in Columbus with his wife and three children. He attended law school at The Ohio State University. He is a fitness enthusiast and plays golf and pickleball. He founded an improvised comedy group in college and attends local theater. He supports the Buckeyes, Crew, Guardians, and Browns. He is motivated by righting wrongs for those taken advantage of.

Martin M. Young

Martin M. Young was the founder and senior partner of Young, Reverman & Bolotin’s predecessor firm. He practiced law for over 60 years, specializing in workers’ compensation and personal injury. He is an Ohio State Bar Association board-certified workers’ compensation specialist and has been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer and Top 100 Trial Lawyer.