Brian Meeker
About Brian Meeker
Brian Meeker serves as the Legal Director of Claims and Risk Engineering at State Auto Insurance, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive legal experience, having handled numerous lawsuits and participated in first-chair jury trials across Ohio and Minnesota.
Work at State Auto Insurance
Brian Meeker has served as the Legal Director for Claims and Risk Engineering at State Auto Insurance since 2007. In this role, he provides strategic and tactical input to claims management and is a member of the large loss committee. He has developed and administered an in-house attorney professional development program, enhancing the skills and knowledge of legal staff. Additionally, he has experience in selecting and implementing document management systems to facilitate a paperless environment within the in-house law practices.
Education and Expertise
Brian Meeker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Kent State University, where he studied from 1983 to 1987. He furthered his education at the University of Akron School of Law, obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence from 1991 to 1994. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in legal matters, particularly in claims and risk engineering.
Background
Before his current position, Brian Meeker accumulated significant legal experience in various roles. He worked as a Staff Attorney at Travelers from 1995 to 2000 in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area. Following that, he was an Attorney/Partner at Reminger Co. LPA from 2000 to 2007, also in Cleveland/Akron. His early career included serving in the US Army as a Platoon Leader and Executive Officer from 1987 to 1995.
Achievements
Brian Meeker has personally handled hundreds of lawsuits since 1994, demonstrating his extensive legal practice. He has first-chair jury trial experience in 25 matters across Ohio and Minnesota, showcasing his litigation skills. His contributions to claims management and legal education within State Auto Insurance reflect his commitment to professional development in the legal field.