David Cripe
Attorney
A native Nebraskan, David Cripe was born in Beatrice in 1970. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1993, and in 1998 was awarded a law degree from Creighton University. Immediately after being admitted to the Nebraska State Bar Association, he began serving as an Assistant Public Defender for Douglas County for the next two years. From there he moved on to private practice, working with Sodoro, Daly & Sodoro, while specializing in insurance defense litigation and medical malpractice defense law. During more than eight years there, Dave garnered extensive experience representing insurance companies. His firsthand knowledge of the tactics large insurance companies use in personal injury cases makes David a very useful member of the Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop team.
Bar Admissions:
- Nebraska
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
- U.S. Federal Courts
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Omaha Bar Association
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
- Iowa State Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
Education:
- Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska, 1998
Doctor of Jurisprudence - University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1993
B.S.B.A.
Employment History:
- Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C., 2008-Present
- Sodoro, Daly & Sodoro, P.C., 2000-2008
- Douglas County, Deputy Public Defender, 1998-2000
Areas of Practice:
- Car Accident Injuries
- Truck Accident Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Boat Accident Injuries
- Pedestrian Accident Injuries
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Workplace Injuries
- Slip & Fall Accident Injuries
- Animal Bite Injuries
- Faulty Products Injuries
- Long-Term Disability
- Brain Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
Over the years David Cripe has given back to the community through charitable organizations and most recently his son’s schools. He has taken on leadership roles at St. Margaret Mary church and school where his sons attended, including chairing various fundraising events and coaching youth sports.
David is also involved at Creighton Prep where he has chaired various fundraising events.
“As an insurance defense lawyer I learned how the other side operates,” explained Dave. “My understanding of the insurance world and their defense teams allows me to better represent clients. Their tactics really require you to be tenacious and persistent when pursuing any
type of claim. In motor vehicle accident, premises liability, and other types of claims, it is important to gather evidence early and be careful about communications with the insurance companies. In evaluating and pursuing medical malpractice claims, one must be careful and obtain all the medical records and then conduct a very thorough review. I like the challenge of digging deep into the medical records or other aspects of a case to ensure that we obtain all the necessary evidence and keep insurance companies and their defense teams honest and the playing field level.”
“Dave is Nebraskan through and through,” said Attorney Tim O’Brien. “He and his wife are an active part of the local community, and his passion for client advocacy is his greatest strength. It’s easy to see within minutes of meeting Dave that he is a genuinely loyal person and he takes his position as an advocate for people during their time of need seriously. He has been with Hauptman, O’Brien for the better part of a decade already, and he has built a strong reputation here by lending his considerable insight and experience to the entire team in matters where an insider’s perspective is especially important.”
“The culture at Hauptman O’Brien is a great one because of the team approach, because of the fun vibe that is fostered here, and has been instilled since it was created by Tim O’Brien and Gordy Hauptman thirty-some years ago. To me, it’s a lot like the sports team mentality, where we all share a goal, and each work diligently to help out clients win in the end. That system and a team approach are great for client outcomes, and it also makes this firm a great place to work.”
“I worked with David Cripe at Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf, and Lathrop, and I was completely satisfied with my experience. David was very upfront with me about the whole process and what I could expect. He maintained communication and did a great job getting me what I deserved. I would absolutely recommend him. 5 stars.”
– Hailey Runyon
Client Testimonials
Total reviews: 411 |
Average rating: 4.9
Brook Svoboda
Michelle Quintana
Timothy O’Brien and his team took care of my daughter ..They treated us with Respect, Compassion, like family…
May God continue to bless you all.
The Quintana family ❤️
Robert Block
They took the time to explain how it works on an accident claim and they got us every penny available. We don’t owe $700k in hospital bills and we were able to get a good vehicle. They did good for what there was to work with. Hopefully never have to go through this again but if we do, you can bet that I’ll go back to them!! Thank you to Mr Elliot and team!!
Robin Crane-GuardadoVasquez
I’m very thankful for Hauptman O’Brien, Mr Elliott put in the effort for our case. And the results show how much they are for us. All we can say is thank you and God Bless You. We’re blessed with the outcome. Much appreciated
Angela Jordan
David O’Neill and his team really helped me out in a bad situation! They made the process of getting my settlement easy, and did all of the work for me! I would recommend Hauptman, O’Brien Personal Injury Lawyers to anyone I know, and even to those who I don’t know!
Felisha Phelps
Having David O’Neill and his team by my side after a major car accident was a huge blessing! We had mountains of doctor bills piling up and I did not truly knowing how to navigate all that on my own. It was so easy to hand everything over to them and not have to worry about that. Having to deal with the months of PT for all of us and surgery after was stressful enough. In the end, I walked away very happy that I chose to go with David O Neill to represent us.
Robyn Epley
I experienced a situation that resulted in a personal injury, and I didn’t hesitate to contact Kyle McGinn with Hauptman, O’Brien. He was extremely knowledgeable and explained precisely what I needed to to and what to expect. He was patient and professional, and I would 10/10 recommend!
kathleen Ott
Many thanks to Tim O’Brian, who helped me get a settlement for a dog bite, much more than I expected. KO
Erv Minderman
Tim O’Brien took all the worries with dealing with insurance companies.
chuck
It started with my original well know lawyer in Omaha past away while my case was just starting off. So I contacted Tim Obrien , he was busy and I left a msg for him . I would then say within 24 to 48 hours Tim himself called me and we spoke minor details about the case. So we decided together to set up a meeting with Mr Obrien.. upon meeting with Tim Obrien I decided to have handle the case and it was the best decision I have made.. Tim Obrien was very thorough and was very prompt to update me on the case regularly. I was pleased with the final outcome and highly would recommend him for your personal injury needs thank you to his law firm for everything that he’s done for our family.
No Attorney Fees Unless You Win
Thank you Michael! My workers compensation case was very complex and had several different factors. Michael was there every step of the way providing guidance and support through a life changing situation. Thank you Mike and the entire staff at Hauptman O’Brien Wolf and Lathrop.