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:

David in the community

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.

David’s Personal Approach to Client Care

“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.”

Hear from David's clients

“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

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Pat Hartfield

10 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

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McKinzie Arneson

24 days 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!

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Neil Reynolds

24 days 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.

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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.

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Travis Falk

1 month 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.

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Shanelle Clark

1 month 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.

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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.

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della brasuhn

2 months ago

We are very happy with David he was always very polite and respectful. Thank you so much for.

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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 .

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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!!

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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

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Emily Czyz

3 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.

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Mike Dahir

3 months ago

Excellent people to work with!!! Highly recommend.

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Nikki Green

3 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.

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Sam Farris

3 months ago

Great people to work with. Very enjoyable experience. Thank you guys very much.

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DeAnna McSorley

3 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.

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Laron Stewart

4 months ago

David cripe is a amazing attorney he will fight for you.

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john lucky

4 months ago

Great people who really care

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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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Justice Keene

4 months ago

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!

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