Michael Khalili
Bilingual Attorney
Michael W. Khalili was born in Guymon, Oklahoma and raised in the small town of Del Rio, Texas. He speaks Spanish fluently. He graduated, with honors from the University of California Los Angeles in 2003 and earned his law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2008. He attained the highest grade for overall achievement, and the best performance for Housing Law and Policy – which earned him the prestigious CALI award. He also received the Washington State Hispanic Bar Association Scholarship in 2007 and the Dean’s Diversity Scholarship award in 2005. Michael is licensed to practice law in Iowa, Nebraska, the U.S. District Court of Nebraska (Federal). He is an active member of the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys and the Nebraska State Bar Association.
Bar Admissions:
- Nebraska
- Iowa
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Omaha Bar Association
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
- America Association for Justice
- American Inns of Court
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
Education:
- Seattle University School of Law, 2008
Juris Doctorate, Law - University of California, Los Angeles, 2003
Bachelors, Psychology
Published Works:
- Holliman v. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Doc 215 No: 0856 (2016)
- O’Brien v. Sarpy County Pub. Schs, 289 Neb. 637 (Neb. 2014)–Decision
December 12, 2014 - Kuhlmann v. Versatile Roofing, LLC, CI 13-592 (2014)–Decision
March 20, 2014 - Pettigrew v. Valentine Cmty. Sch., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 5291 D. Neb.
Jan. 14, 2013 - Royal Crown Ltd. v. Duncan Aviation, Inc., 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7555 D. Neb.
Jan. 28, 2010 - Grauer v. Your Precious Pets– Decision
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
- Brain Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
En Español:
Michael Khalili is a dedicated member of the Gretna community, serving as a girls’ basketball coach and assistant baseball coach. His passion for basketball, fueled by his daughter’s involvement in the sport, led him to coaching.Michael Khalili is a dedicated member of the Gretna community, serving as a girls’ basketball coach and assistant baseball coach. His passion for basketball, fueled by his daughter’s involvement in the sport, led him to coaching.
In addition to his coaching duties, he volunteers regularly at the Omaha Food Bank, where he helps organize and distribute food to families in need. Michael finds volunteering to be a rewarding experience, as it allows him to give back to the community that supports him.
“I grew up in a small town in Texas and the playing field just wasn’t level for the Spanish population. That perspective has resonated with me throughout my career and has motivated me to fight for the underdog,” said Michael. “I primarily work for injured workers who get bullied by employers and insurance companies, but I also take on personal injury cases. Workers’ Compensation is rife with unfair practices weighted for the employer/insurance companies and in my opinion, is the best arena for me to level that playing field for employees. My clients run the gamut from lower income people working at meatpacking plants, who get intimidated by employers to white collar employees who simply get terminated for filing a rightful claim. Many clients are undocumented workers who simply don’t know their rights, and they would rather take unfair punishment than stir the pot. They believe they might get deported for filing a claim, so they work injured, and their case eventually lapses. Every worker is protected under Nebraska Workers’ Compensation law, documented or not, and I do my best to make that known with every case.”
“Prior to joining Hauptman O’Brien, I worked on defense and plaintiff cases,” Michael explained. “I disliked tracking billable hours for insurance companies and worrying more about that, then the actual client. It interfered and distracted from the pertinent aspect of my cases. I enjoy the fact that now I am fully focused on plaintiff work. The culture here is excellent as well – you always feel free to talk to any attorney in the office about any case or strategy decision. There’s an open-door policy, and everyone is collaborative. That sense of teamwork for the benefit of each client of the firm really sets Hauptman O’Brien apart. I know my clients are better off with this team approach. If any other attorney has questions about employment law or workers’ comp, they come to my office. It works both ways.”
“We are excited to have Michael as part of the firm, because he brings unique talents and a perspective to the firm that is geographically and culturally diverse,” said Partner Tim O’Brien. “His work is exceptional, and his eagerness to assist an underrepresented segment of our society demonstrates the same community-based values that Hauptman O’Brien has always been built upon. It’s been great having Michael working here, and I look forward to his continued success on behalf of our clients.”
“As an attorney, I would say I’m loyal and I fight fiercely for my clients, because I know that no one else will,” said Michael. “I understand that most clients are not in a hurry to see an attorney and if they are, they are generally at their wits end—I take that to heart. Ultimately, you want to win for your client, but you also need to add a human element to the process and be empathetic to their needs. That’s how you can help them move forward beyond their present problems to a better life.”
“Michael Khalili and his team were very helpful throughout my whole case. My on-the-job injury would have been a nightmare without them. It was a complicated process(to me) but every time I called with questions Michael or his legal secretary Kaitlin were very kind and answered everything thoroughly. Thank you!”
– Samantha White
Client Testimonials
Virginia H
3 days ago
My attorney, Kyle, at Hauptman O'Brien was fantastic. It was a long process, at no fault of the attorney, and He kept me in the loop of the progress on my case, and fought for our victory until the end. I highly recommend them for their professionalism, care of the little guy, perseverance, and personal dedication to detail.
Pat Hartfield
17 days ago
I highly recommend Klye McGinn as an injury lawyer. Klye went over and beyond with my mom. My mom is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and Kyle was patient, caring, and listen to her concerns. He took the time to explain thing to my mom, over and over again as required. His professionalism, energy and experience showed when it came time to deal with the big insurance company. He did much more than I expedite. He worked very hard with the other insurance company and doctors to get the required documentation needed. Thanks, Kyle, for a seamless transition. My mom was very pleased with her settlement. Thank You Judy Woods
McKinzie Arneson
1 month ago
I never received my safe ride home voucher but they reached out to me and made sure I would get one, I really appreciate the gesture! So awesome of them to do so!
Neil Reynolds
1 month ago
I think this is a great idea(Offering a Uber ride) that this Law firm is doing. As someone who worked in Law Enforcement for over 28 yrs. I've seen my share of accidents involving someone who was driving while impaired. This frim is providing a service that benifits the community. Programs like this can make a real difference. They are giving a safe & easy alternative when someone otherwise may make a risky decision. It's encouraging to see a local business step up in this manner.
Kelly King
1 month ago
Kyle has been amazing! I went to them right after i was injured and they dialed right in to the process and I did not have to look back. I do not know what I would have done without them. By far the best company out there. I would highly recommend them.
Travis Falk
2 months ago
Jeremy did a great job with my case. He kept me informed and had my best interest. I recommend this firm to fight for your rights during a difficult time.
Shanelle Clark
2 months ago
They were friendly, efficient, and handled everything, which gave me peace of mind throughout the process. They advocated for me when Progressive was pushing back, and I was very pleased with the service and the way my case was handled. Jeremy was especially great to work with. He explained the process clearly, made sure I understood everything, and kept me informed every step of the way.
patrick morehead
2 months ago
Tim was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. His hard work, dedication, and professionalism made all the difference in our case, and thanks to his persistence we were able to win. He kept us informed throughout the entire process, answered every question we had, and truly fought for us every step of the way. You can tell Tim genuinely cares about his clients and puts everything he has into getting the best possible outcome. If you want a lawyer who is knowledgeable, dependable, and willing to go the extra mile, I highly recommend Tim. We are beyond grateful for everything he did for our family.
della brasuhn
2 months ago
We are very happy with David he was always very polite and respectful. Thank you so much for.
Jake Fuller
2 months ago
Michael Khalili did a great job working my case and keeping me informed each step of the way while getting my desired outcome. I would highly recommend .
Marge Fields
3 months ago
My case ended about a year ago, but I just want to give a shout out to Tim OBrien for all he did for me after my accident. I didn’t have any idea what to do or where to begin and he walked me through the whole time. He made sure I understood everything and always kept in touch with me through the whole process. I would recommend this law firm to anyone!!
Maurice Fox
3 months ago
Very helpful and explaining the process Step-by-step David and his staff done a great job keeping me informed of every step of the process
Emily Czyz
4 months ago
David’s team was amazing! I had a very unique situation and not a lot of hope. David took on my case, went above and beyond to help me. They were open with me, told me the process step by step and made sure I had everything I needed. We had a better outcome than I ever anticipated, I can’t thank him and his team enough.
Mike Dahir
4 months ago
Excellent people to work with!!! Highly recommend.
Nikki Green
4 months ago
Thank you so much for the St. Patrick’s Day safe ride home. It was such an easy process! I appreciate the opportunity to use it.
Sam Farris
4 months ago
Great people to work with. Very enjoyable experience. Thank you guys very much.
DeAnna McSorley
4 months ago
Absolutely the best around. They work extremely hard to get done what’s needs done and what you deserve. Would give 10 stars if it would let me.
Laron Stewart
4 months ago
David cripe is a amazing attorney he will fight for you.
john lucky
4 months ago
Great people who really care
Dan Nelson
4 months ago
Mike Khalili and his team were great to work with after my accident. They were always responsive, patient with my questions, and really helped me understand what was happening throughout my workers’ comp/personal injury case. It’s a stressful process, but they made it feel much more manageable. I truly appreciate their help and would absolutely recommend Mike and his team to anyone needing a workers’ comp attorney.
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