David Cripe

David Cripe is a Nebraska attorney who focuses on representing people injured in accidents and negligence cases. Born in Beatrice in 1970, he built his career through courtroom experience and careful case preparation. His background includes criminal defense service and insurance litigation work that shaped his practical approach to advocacy.

David earned a B.S.B.A. from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 1993. He later attended Creighton University School of Law in Omaha to pursue legal studies. In 1998, he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Creighton University School of Law after completing formal legal training and preparing for professional practice in Nebraska courts and complex civil litigation matters ahead.

David began his legal career after admission to the Nebraska State Bar Association in 1998. He served as an Assistant Public Defender for Douglas County for two years, gaining courtroom experience handling criminal matters and advocating for individuals navigating serious legal challenges early in his professional path as a lawyer.

David later moved into private practice, where he focused on insurance defense litigation and medical malpractice defense law. During more than eight years working with insurance-related cases, he developed strong insight into claim strategy and defense tactics often used by large insurance companies in complex injury disputes and litigation.

David now applies that insider understanding when representing people injured in car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, and other negligence cases. His practice also includes catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, brain injuries, burn injuries, spinal cord trauma, and wrongful death claims requiring careful evidence review and strategic case preparation.

David believes careful investigation and early evidence collection are vital in injury cases. He studies medical records closely and examines accident details to understand how the harm occurred. His prior experience defending insurance companies helps him anticipate defense strategies and pursue fair outcomes for injured clients and their families during claims.

David Cripe remains committed to strong client communication and persistent advocacy throughout each stage of a claim. He works to keep the process clear while protecting the rights of injured individuals facing medical bills, lost income, and long recovery challenges. His approach reflects dedication to fairness, accountability, and justice for clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C.
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, Omaha Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

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