Tim J. O’Brien

Of Counsel

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

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Tim in the community
Tim’s Personal Approach to Client Care

“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.”

Hear from Tim's clients

“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

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Virginia H

1 month ago

My attorney, Kyle, at Hauptman O'Brien was fantastic. It was a long process, at no fault of the attorney, and He kept me in the loop of the progress on my case, and fought for our victory until the end. I highly recommend them for their professionalism, care of the little guy, perseverance, and personal dedication to detail.

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Pat Hartfield

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

3 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.

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Shanelle Clark

3 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.

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patrick morehead

3 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

3 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

3 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

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 months ago

Excellent people to work with!!! Highly recommend.

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Nikki Green

5 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

5 months ago

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

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DeAnna McSorley

5 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

5 months ago

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

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john lucky

5 months ago

Great people who really care

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Dan Nelson

5 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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