Tim J. O’Brien
Attorney
Tim O’Brien was born, raised, and educated in Houghton, Mich. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Olivet College in 1976 and a law degree from Creighton University in 1979. Tim was admitted to the Nebraska and Omaha Bar Associations in 1979 and is admitted to the State and Federal Courts in Nebraska.
Bar Admissions:
- Nebraska
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
- U.S. Federal Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Professional Associations:
- Omaha Bar Association
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- America Association for Justice
- Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
- Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Education:
- Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska, 1979
Doctor of Jurisprudence - Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan, 1976
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Alvin M. Bentley Fellow
Practice Areas:
- 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
“For me, the legal profession has always been as much about family as it is about justice,” said Tim. “I’ve had an interest in the law since an early age because my father and uncles were attorneys, and that tradition continues now with my wife and my son also working as attorneys for Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop. Managing a successful law firm and a successful family really comes down to the same set of core values. Listening openly, caring deeply and pursuing goals vigorously with a high degree of empathy.”
Tim handles plaintiff Personal Injury and focuses on Interstate Trucking Collisions, Automobile Collisions and Product Liability. He is a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Nebraska State Bar Association, Omaha Bar Association, the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, and a Fellow of the Nebraska Bar Foundation.
“There is something very gratifying about building a strong reputation within the community, as a force for positive change and serving as a strong advocate for people who deserve to be heard on a more equal footing in disputes with governmental entities and large corporations. One of the main reasons I chose Personal Injury law as my primary area of focus is the fact that, all too often, valid claims get brushed aside by large organizations simply because they have the resources to delay and frustrate an injured person until they give up their claim. Our firm never gives up, because we represent our clients with the same vigilance and passion as we would put into representing our own family. As I mentioned, in my eyes, our clients are a part of our extended family and our firm has an obligation to provide that same standard of service for every client we represent.”
“Preventing an accident or injury can be even more important than fighting for full compensation after an unfortunate incident occurs,” said Tim. “The Safe Ride Home program we sponsor has prevented countless DUIs and automobile accidents, assisted many people
in seeking to free themselves from domestic distress – and like anything else, it reinforces the idea that actions matter far more than wishful thoughts. When it comes to improving the lives of our clients, Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop is about more than just the highest quality team of attorneys in Nebraska, we provide swift and effective action.”
“What people need to know most is this firm’s passion,” explained Tim. “My wife works here, my friends work here, my son works here, and in a lot of ways the firm itself is almost like having another person in our family. Each day we do all we can to protect, represent and seek justice for every client because at the end of the day, what we are all most interested in doing is helping to alleviate the burden of legal challenges that compound the hardships people face when they become injured or are somehow taken advantage of by others. I listen to our clients because I actually care, and as I told my son when he graduated from law school, it all starts with caring. If you truly care, you can make a huge difference in people’s lives.”
“Tim did an excellent job in collaboration with the various insurance companies and medical professionals in my case. He is always in tune with where my case stood, even at times when I was frustrated that the accident occurred. His expertise is greatly appreciated by my family and myself. If you’re in a vehicle accident which you are not at fault – CALL him! You will not regret it.”
– Sharon Ripley
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.