Kathryn Hartnett
Attorney
Kate is a proud Nebraskan and was raised in South Sioux City, Nebraska. She grew up running around the halls of her father’s law firm. From a young age, Kate knew that she would be an attorney.
Kate graduated from the University of Iowa in 2007, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then earned her Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law in 2010.
Kate has been practicing law in Iowa and Nebraska at the state and federal level since 2010. Prior to 2016, Kate handled personal injury, premises liability, title, and catastrophic construction defect claims.
As an attorney at Hauptman O’Brien, Kate specializes in workers’ compensation and personal injury claims across Iowa and Nebraska. Kate has given in-depth presentations on workers’ compensation law at the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Symposium and the National Association of Subrogation Professionals annual meeting.
When she is not at the office, Kate enjoys swimming laps, reading, cooking, honing her trivia skills, being a founding member of the Omaha Food Club, and spending time with her husband and two sons.
Bar Admissions:
- Nebraska
- Iowa
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Education:
- University of Iowa, 2007 Bachelor of Arts, English
- Creighton University School of Law, 2010 Juris Doctor
Honors: CALI Award for Trial Practice; CALI Award for Bioethics and the Law
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
Kate is a passionate advocate for social justice and political activism. With a keen interest in politics, she actively seeks to contribute to causes that support what is right and just. Kate also finds joy in organizing and contributing to various food and toy drives, aiming to help those in need and spread joy to those less fortunate. She is deeply committed to setting a good example for her two sons, demonstrating the importance of giving back and standing up for what is right.
Client Testimonials
Total reviews: 492 | Average rating: 4.9
Justice Keene
Terry Fuller
I am very pleased with the team that worked on my case. Very professional, very kind. I will definitely recommend them.
Katie Robo
I had the pleasure of working with Jeremy and his team. Beyond professional, very in tune with what was all going on for me after my accident. I could not recommend them enough for honestly any of the avenues of business they provide. Truly a kind and moral team to work with.
Sumer J
I can’t say enough kind things about David O’Neill, Jody and his entire team. During an incredibly scary and overwhelming time following my grandmother’s accident, they stepped in and made the entire process as seamless as possible.
David and his team were patient, compassionate, and always available to answer our questions, which truly put our minds at ease when we needed it most. Their professionalism and care made a difficult situation feel manageable, and I am so thankful for the work they did and the support they provided our family.
I would highly recommend David O’Neill and his team to anyone needing guidance, advocacy, and genuine care during a challenging time.
Haven Hackworth
This is an amazing offer that the company offers! The most important thing is always getting home safely and Safe Ride makes sure that happens!
Emmery Taft
Super helpful in a time of need!! Love knowing I can get home safe with a free ride from a business that cares!
Ruth Gregory
Can’t express how clutch this service came when happy hour with the girls evolved into a rowdy night of cocktails and questionable decisions. Glad our safe ride home wasn’t one of them!
Kayla Mattan
Enough money to get me home on new years thank you so much
Melissa Gebauer
Sincere gratitude for the free ride home during the holidays! You are actively keeping our community safe : )
Cara
So generous to cover transportation costs during the holidays to avoid drinking and driving!! I really appreciate that the company has been doing this for years and values our safety! I hope other companies can follow suit and give back to the Omaha community! Thank you!
No Attorney Fees Unless You Win
This was the 1st time I’ve ever had to use this type of service. Hands down would recommend this team for all your injury needs. They were professional, made sure everything was understood and was by my side step by step. I really felt like they were in my corner at all times!
Kathryn Hartnett went above and beyond to meet my needs as a unexpected life change happened. Everyone from the front desk to the back where amazing! Thank you so much!