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Thom L. Cooper

Thom L. Cooper

  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
  • Ohio
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Biography

Over thirty years ago, Thom Cooper created the law firm that would become Cooper, Adel, Vu & Associates with the goal of representing seniors in a way that maximized their independence and minimized the stress and burden placed on loved ones. Since then, Attorney Cooper has provided educational seminars throughout Ohio to spread the word about estate planning and elder law. He has helped thousands of seniors and their families find public benefits to protect and preserve their assets. Thom was among the first 19 attorneys in Ohio to become dually certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) as a Certified Elder Law Attorney and by the Ohio Bar Association (OSBA) as a Specialist in the Area of Elder Law. Additionally, he was among the charter members certified by NELF in 1995.

Attorney Cooper is rated “Superb” by Avvo which is a national organization that rates 95% of the attorneys in the US and considers years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition. He has devoted a portion of his practice to assisting veterans and their surviving spouses, and been admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. He is also accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Thom is a past president of the American Association of Trust, Estate and Elder Law Attorneys (AATEELA), an invitation-only, nationwide professional association and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Thom Cooper graduated from Allegheny College, obtained a PhD from The Ohio State University, and received his Juris Doctorate from Capital University.

Education
Capital University Law School
J.D.
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Allegheny College
B.S.
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Ohio State University - Columbus
Ph.D. (1985)
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Certifications
Certified Elder Law Attorney
National Elder Law Foundation
Awards
Certified Elder Law Attorney
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Ohio Chapter
CELA
National Elder Law Foundation
Professional Associations
Ohio State Bar
Member
Current
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American Association of Estate & Elder Law Attorneys
Past President
- Current
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National Elder Law Foundation
Charter Member
- Current
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Cooper, Adel & Associates
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Centerburg Office
36 West Main Street
Centerburg, OH 43011
Toll-Free: (800) 798-5297
Telephone: (740) 625-5215
Fax: (740) 625-6881
Chillicothe
2530 Western Avenue, Suite A
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Toll-Free: (800) 798-5297
Telephone: (740) 625-7060
Monroe Office
30 Overbrook Drive
Suite D
Monroe, OH 45050
Toll-Free: (800) 798-5397
Telephone: (513) 934-2696
Sidney Office
2190 Wapakoneta Ave.
Sidney, OH 45365
Toll-Free: (800) 798-5297
Telephone: (937) 498-0010