Bryan Meek
Partner and Co-Chair, Employment & Labor Law Group
Bryan Meek is a Partner at BMD and Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department. He is also a member of the Health Law Department, where he advises a diverse range of employers and healthcare industry clients on complex labor and employment matters, regulatory compliance, and litigation. In addition to his legal practice, Bryan is the host and producer of Employment Law After Hours, a YouTube podcast that provides insights into key employment law developments.
Bryan’s approach to legal representation is proactive and business-oriented—he works closely with clients to develop strategies that protect their interests and support their long-term success, rather than relying on reactive solutions.
Contact Information
75 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308Practice Areas
Education
The University of Akron School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
The Ohio State University, B.A., magna cum laude
Overview
Bryan’s labor and employment practice focuses on providing strategic counsel to business owners and human resource professionals on a wide spectrum of workplace issues, including compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (wage & hour requirements), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and both state and federal anti-discrimination laws. He regularly assists clients in drafting and implementing employee handbooks, conducting workplace trainings and audits, and advising on hiring and termination decisions. Bryan also provides guidance on non-compete agreements, non-solicitation provisions, and confidentiality / trade secret protections. When disputes arise, he is a skilled advocate, representing clients in litigation involving contract disputes, discrimination claims, and other employment-related matters. He also defends employers in labor arbitrations.
In his healthcare practice, Bryan represents clients in contract disputes, government and private payor audits and appeals, compliance matters, credentialing, certification, and professional board investigations. He has extensive experience handling fraud and abuse disputes, as well as defending healthcare providers in administrative proceedings and litigation.
He has represented clients across the United States, including in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona, New York, Georgia, Arkansas, and Texas.
Outside of his practice, Bryan enjoys running, snowboarding, hiking, and traveling.
Courts & Bar Associations
- Ohio Bar
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Akron Bar Association
- Akron Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
- Akron Bar Association, Healthcare Law Section
- American Bar Association
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- Tuesday Musical Association, Board Member
- Leadership Akron's Community Leadership Institute, Member
Professional Honors & Awards
- Ones to Watch® in America, Best Lawyers (2022-2025)
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Health Care Law
- Exceptional Pro Bono Service Award, The Supreme Court of Ohio
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award®, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
- Business Planning
- Property
- Civil Procedure
- Criminal Procedure
- Law Firm Administration
Presentations & Publications
- "The Massive Medicare Appeals Backlog is Significantly Harming Providers, What You Can Do To Stop It," The Verdict - NAMAS Health Law Bulletin (March 2019)
- "Mortgage Foreclosure Proceedings: Where We Have Been and Where We Need to Go," Akron Law Review: Vol. 48: Iss. 1, Article 7 (April 2015)
- "No Privilege for You: The Crime-Fraud Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege," American Bar Association (April 2014)