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: 433 |
Average rating: 4.9
Christopher O’Connor Sr.
H Frazee
Jeremy and his team Nicole and Andrea had no doubt they could help with my sons case. They were kind and very helpful and getting some justice for my little boy. After being attacked by a dog with negligent owners we wanted some kind of justice for our son. After reaching out , Jeremy stayed in touch the whole time and kept us updated every step of the way and my son was set up nicely with an education fund through the money he received . If you want a honest, diligent law firm that gets the job done then Hauptman, O’Brien injury lawyers are the best in Nebraska. These people are good at what they do
Garland Jarmon
David and his team were great to work with. They handled the claim process, all negotiations, and my medical bills due to my car accident. This was a huge support which allowed me to focus on recovering from my injuries. Thank you David and team!
Peggy Spaccarotella
Will recommend to others that need this type of service. Everything was professionally taken care of and I appreciated the manner I was treated as a client.
Jason Herbolsheimer
David O’Neill and the entire team was great. They were honest and upfront and did a fantastic job helping me through my lawsuit. Would definitely recommend to anyone who gets into an accident.
Lindsay Wetzel
David was professional and kept me up to date on my case during the whole process. He handled everything and got me compensation beyond what I had expected!! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Definitely recommend him and the firm for any personal injuries!!! Thank you so much David!!
meadow Lynn
Great place! everyone was super nice and amazing would recommend this place!
Robin Bartlett
We have nothing but heartfelt praise for Mike Khalili and his team. He sincerely guided us when we didn’t know where to start. What he did to help us was beyond our expectations and we are grateful to Mike and his team for their professionalism and caring throughout what was a difficult time for us. Mike was always informative, reached out regularly to check on Randy’s well-being and kept us posted on all negotiations. Shout out to Kate for her expertise and help regarding the antique car. We will highly recommend the Hauptman O’Brien firm to our family and friends. We truly appreciate everything you did for us.
Pamela Waters
Thankful to have had such a great perfessional team that looked out for my husband in his time of need .
Dallas Hughey
David and the team were amazing. They are most certainly the best in the business, I highly recommend them!
No Attorney Fees Unless You Win
I can express enough how thankful I am for this outstanding team. Quick to answer questions, honest in their evaluation of the case, and great at updating as things progress. I cannot express enough our gratitude for their help with a difficult situation.