Chad G. Koop

Chad G. Koop

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 17 years

Child custody Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

120 E. 8th Street, 3rd Floor, Cincinnati, OH

About Chad

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

18 years

40%
Family 20%

18 years

20%
Alimony 10%

18 years

10%
Child Support 10%

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 16 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 17 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stagnaro Hannigan Koop, Co., L.P.A.

120 E. 8th Street, 3rd Floor, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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Chad G. Koop's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Julie | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best

I cannot say enough about having Chad Koop for an attorney. He exceeded my expectations of what an attorney can do for you. He made us feel comfortable and calmed all our fears of a court process. Chad was always available to reach and responded to emails. He is absolutely amazing.

Posted by Josh | November 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

It is in our experience that attorney Chad Koop has been the single most trusted, reliable, productive, and powerful advocate for our family, standards and our interests. Chad's character, along with his knowledge and his expertise allows the highest grade of professional commitment to his work. I pr...oudly speak for my entire family as I praise Chad for his quality of service.

Posted by Brian | August 12, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very Thorough Consultation, Insightful Recommendations

I needed some guidance on how to proceed 9 months into a contentious divorce. Mr. Koop took the time to clearly explain my options. Chad even offered a follow-up call the next day in order to offer more insight after he conducted research into the details of my situation.

Posted by Lisa | August 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

I hired Chad Koop to represent me throughout my divorce. My divorce was complex and difficult due to my spouse’s refusal to negotiate anything. We ended up going to mediation through the courts. Chad did an excellent job negotiating with the other attorney and the court mediator and we got an agre...ement that same day. Chad was there for me throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Chad if you are thinking about filing for divorce.

Posted by Thomas | May 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strong Collaborative Abilities

Chad Koop represented me during a very difficult divorce and he helped me rise above some very challenging scenarios. He never lost sight of my motivation which was to bring the matter to a conclusion in the very best interests of my children. He is strong and compassionate and he applied pre...ssure to opposing council appropriately and was not afraid to tell me when he felt my judgement was off. We built a very solid relationship based on mutual respect and trust and when proceedings came before the courts we were perfectly aligned in our thinking, which gave a rock solid platform to achieve a highly satisfactory outcome. Chad formed positive relationships with other professionals who were involved and his ability to collaborate to achieve a stated goal is one of his biggest strengths. Chad was very fair in his billing practices and I always felt like I was getting value for money. I would recommend Chad to anyone looking for a level-headed divorce attorney to guide them through the process.

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Chad G. Koop's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nancy Dameron-Frazier

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Chad is extremely professional to deal with. He comes to court prepared and is a strong advocate for his clients. He is also practical and reasonable in his approach which I admire."

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Jacob Kaufman

Family lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Chad on multiple cases as opposing counsel. Chad is a very knowledgeable, caring and fair attorney. He is not afraid to litigate if necessary, but understands the value of resolving matters in a fair way that is overall best for the family. I think Chad is one of the best young DR attorneys in our community."

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Laura Thudium

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Holly Regoli

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Koop is a highly respected in the community and I recommend him to take care of your legal needs."

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Kathleen King

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chad is compassionate and also has a good sense of humor. He gets along well with other professionals and court personnel."

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Rene Heinrich

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working opposite of Chad on 2 separate Collaborative Divorces. He was thorough, prepared and compassionate. I have been impressed with his knowledge of the law and procedure as well as his ability to hold the hand of clients going through difficult times. He is an excellent advocate, while at the same time is very good at evaluating his case and his client's best interest. I highly endorse Chad."

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Jimmy Lefton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chad is one of the best family law attorneys that I have had the pleasure to have a case with. Chad represents his clients with class and with an attention to detail. He does an excellent job for his clients and manages his cases to avoid unnecessary issues and expense. When we meet, he is always prepared. He clearly works well with his clients and does a great job explaining things to his client which allows the process to move forward efficiently. Chad is fair and will always listen to both sides and do his best to help come up with a resolution that works for everyone because he truly cares for the overall well-being of the family. Not many family law attorneys take this approach. Chad is an honest no non-sense lawyer that I am happy to endorse. Chad is one of the good guys in this profession."

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Alexander Durst

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chad is an excellent family law attorney. He knows the law inside and out, fights hard in court, and is a savvy negotiator. Notably, Chad is very highly respected by family law attorneys - and also Magistrates and Judges - in the Greater Cincinnati area, and he has experience working in the counties of Hamilton, Warren, Butler, Clermont and even Brown, as well as throughout Northern Kentucky. He knows the system and he knows how to deal with "difficult" or unprofessional opposing counsel, always keeping his eye on the big picture. In addition, Chad is a great guy, and very easygoing to work with. At my first job, Chad was a major mentor to me, and I owe a lot of what I know about divorce and family law to him."

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Diana Link

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Bouldin

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Works for the common good and in my mind one of the best family law attorneys in Cincinnati."

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Maggie Nestheide

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chad is an outstanding attorney. He strongly advocates for his clients, while also working cooperatively with the other side towards an amicable resolution. He is very knowledgeable and is always prepared. I endorse him for any family law matter."

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William Russell

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rene Heinrich

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jimmy Lefton

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jacob Kaufman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Diana Link

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Maggie Nestheide

Child custody lawyer

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Trista Goldberg

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Bouldin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nancy Dameron-Frazier

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2022

2022 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

2021 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

2020 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

2019 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Ohio, American Society of Legal Advocates

2008

Pro Bono Committment to the Community Award, University of Dayton School of Law

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Stagnaro Hannigan Koop, Co., L.P.A.

2015 - 2017

Partner, The Farrish Law Firm

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

2008 - 2012

Attorney, Kathleen Mezher & Associates

2007 - 2008

Teen Court Hearing Officer, Greene County Juvenile Court, Xenia, Ohio

2007 - 2007

Intern for Judge Mary Katherine Huffman, Montgomery County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas

2007 - 2009

Law Clerk, Kirkland & Sommers, LPA

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Childrens Law Center, Covington, KY

Associations

2012 - Present

Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2012 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2009 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Cincinnati Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Kentucky

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Men's Divorce School Men's Divorce School

Publications

2013

DadsDivorce.com Divorce Advice for Men

Languages

English

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