David O’Neill
Attorney
David O’Neill began his legal career as a law clerk at Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C. in 2002. A lifelong resident of Nebraska – David was born in Omaha and graduated from Omaha North High School. In 1998, he graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and went on to earn his law degree from Creighton University in 2005. After graduation, David served as an attorney in the Sarpy County Public Defender’s Office and then advanced to the Office of the Federal Public Defender before re-joining Hauptman O’Brien in 2007.
David is a member of the Offutt Advisory Council. He enjoys volunteering at Offutt to support our men and women who serve. His background and connection to a very diverse community are important. Whether he is coaching little league, raising his children, or explaining complex legal matters to his clients, David’s interpersonal skills allow him to communicate difficult information in ways that anyone can easily understand and discuss.
Bar Admissions:
- Nebraska
- 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
- American Association for Justice
- Offutt Advisory Council
Education:
- Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska, 2005
Doctor of Jurisprudence - University of Nebraska, 1998
Bachelor of Science
Major: Marketing
David O’Neill is actively involved in his community, having served as a past board member for the North High School Foundation and Partnership 4 Kids. He also leads the organization of the Sams & Briggs Annual Baseball game, which honors the late Trevan Sams and his nephew, Briggs O’Neill. In addition, he dedicated 10 years as president of his neighborhood association and currently serves as president of the North High School Booster Club.
David is particularly proud of his extensive involvement in Sarpy County and the Offutt Advisory Committee, where he focuses on supporting the men and women who have dedicated their lives to defending our freedom.
“When you’re younger and you think about becoming a lawyer, you think of men and women in suits. It’s a prestigious, respectable profession, but then as you get older you really begin to see, through your schooling and experience what a lawyer actually does,” said David. “You learn over time that there are mammoth corporations, powerful individuals, and powerful entities that aren’t always willing to do the right thing voluntarily. The schooling I had allowed me the opportunity to be exposed to all walks of life and all demographics, whether rich, poor, or middle class. While each individual is unique, I have an understanding of other individuals who have come from that same type of background and have an understanding of not only their injuries but also what they are going to be confronted with or the problems that may arise and how we can best take care of that person.”
“It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from, or if you’ve made a million dollars in your life or you’re currently unemployed – none of that matters to me,” said David. “As a lawyer, it’s my job to help individuals overcome obstacles. I enjoy representing people without the funds to battle powerful companies, disabled people, and injured people seeking representation against the powers that be. I’ve found it very inspiring and gratifying to represent people, no matter what type of odds they were being confronted with, knowing that with the right approach I can make a difference and empower my clients to have a real shot at winning a fair judgment against any adversary.”
“We take cases to trial that need to go to trial, and David is very well-versed in all aspects of the litigation process,” said Attorney Tim O’Brien. “You don’t work at Hauptman O’Brien unless you are an experienced trial attorney. The good thing is that the other attorneys he is up against know that too. We don’t take all of our cases to trial, but the fact that they know we will go to trial if needed prevents them from shortchanging or under-compensating our clients. We are confident in David and the other attorneys who work here to pursue judgments in court any time that is necessary to thoroughly represent our clients.”
“My wife and I have been married for nearly two decades,” said David. “We have two sons, so we spend our days watching the boys play sports, and enjoying our neighborhood community. I’m president of my neighborhood association and on the Omaha North High Foundation board. I’m also on the service league board for The Partnership for Kids, a mentoring group for OPS kids in poverty. I enjoy volunteering at Offutt to support our men and women who serve. All of this is aimed at being a contributing member of our community. I’ve worked very hard, I’ve been very fortunate, and I like giving back. Hauptman O’Brien and the founding attorney have always made it easy for everyone here to contribute time and energy to the community so that we can be more than just a great law firm in Nebraska, we can also be part of making this area great.
“I called Hauptman, O’Brien after being hit by a drunk driver. David O’Neil and his team assisted me and took care of all insurance, medical and legal paperwork. They handled all insurance issues and my settlement. Best decision I made was calling Hauptman O’Brien. I recommend this team to anyone who is in this situation.”
– Dave Harrill
Client Testimonials
Pat Hartfield
12 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
26 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!
Neil Reynolds
26 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.
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
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.
Mike Dahir
3 months ago
Excellent people to work with!!! Highly recommend.
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.
Sam Farris
3 months ago
Great people to work with. Very enjoyable experience. Thank you guys very much.
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.
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.
Justice Keene
5 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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