About Daniel P.
Daniel P. Mead studied music before he became a lawyer. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory from The Ohio State University in Columbus, then moved north to complete his legal education at the University of Minnesota Law School. That combination of musical training and legal study shaped a measured approach to analysis and an eye for detail.
After law school he entered private practice in Ohio. In 2008 he joined Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP as an associate. That role placed him inside a mid‑sized firm environment where he gained day‑to‑day courtroom and office experience. Colleagues describe him as steady and methodical. He built a routine of preparing filings, meeting with clients, and supporting trial work.
Mead has maintained ties to the legal community in Columbus. He holds an active membership in the Columbus Bar Association, participating in local programs and networking events. That membership keeps him connected to developments in Ohio law and to other practitioners around the state. He also draws on his academic background when he explains complex issues to clients, often breaking technical material into clear, organized points.
The combination of a liberal arts undergraduate degree and a professional law degree gives Mead a broad perspective. His training at the University of Minnesota Law School covered core subjects that lawyers rely on in litigation and counseling. On the practical side, his years at Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP exposed him to the routines of firm life: client intake, discovery, motion practice and courtroom preparation. He has worked on matters that require close attention to procedure and evidence, and he brings that procedural fluency to his daily practice.
Peers note that Mead favors careful preparation over flash. He prepares written work product that is concise and aimed at the decisionmaker, whether that is an opposing counsel, a judge, or a client. His background in music theory is occasionally mentioned in conversation as an unlikely asset: it trained him to listen, to recognize patterns, and to structure complex material.
Today he remains at Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP in Ohio, where he continues to serve clients and participate in the local bar association. His current practice focuses on representing clients and supporting the firm’s work in Ohio.
