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: 460 | Average rating: 4.9
JR Pilus
Pu Koh
Great job and easy to work with .
Sean Kennedy
I felt Mike did a awesome job couldn’t have got a better lawyer I would recommend the firm to anyone……Thank you
Theresa
Tim was excellent to work with during a difficult accident case.
Beverly Howard
I was reluctant to deal with lawyers and suing for my injury. Would have settled myself if I’d been offered the cost of my care, but I was put off. My son, who had previously used this firm took me to see them. They pursued avenues for recovery that I never thought of and settled for far, far more than I ever dreamed. They are well worth the time. Kyle McGann was professional and kind.
girard hunter
Fast and great with understanding and communication! Appreciate the work that you guys do!
Nia Williams
Tim helped me out so much with both of my cases! Awesome lawyer! Thank you so much! Would definitely recommend!
Justin Acosta
Was involved in a serious car accident and broke my neck. My family reached out to this firm and they immediately went to work. If you want someone who has your best interests in mind then look no further. In all honesty I did nothing, they worked hard and handled absolutely everything. And the end result was much better than I could’ve hoped for.
Jack McCloud
Hauptman, O’Brien along with Kathryn Harnett worked hard and stuck it out even when it got tough and I had pretty much given up on any justice in my case. Cheers.
tom jeffreys
I was very happy with the outcome of my case! Highly recommended!
No Attorney Fees Unless You Win
Michael fought the hard fight and got my settlement. Everyone was very professional and very responsive to my emails and calls.