Steve Lathrop

Steve Lathrop is a Nebraska personal injury lawyer at Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, LLC, who handles serious accident and injury claims in state and federal courts. His practice includes car, truck, motorcycle, boat, and pedestrian accidents, along with catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He handles medical malpractice, product liability, workplace injury, slip and fall, animal bite, brain injury, burn injury, and spinal cord cases. His background includes decades of trial work and experience litigating complex injury disputes.

Steve earned his B.S.B.A. from Creighton University. He later earned his J.D. from Creighton University School of Law. His education provided a foundation for trial advocacy, legal analysis, civil procedure, and the litigation skills used throughout his career.

Steve is admitted in Nebraska, the US District Court for the District of Nebraska, and the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. His professional involvement includes the Omaha Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. He served on the board of the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys and became its president. His recognition includes an AV Preeminent rating and selection among The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff attorneys.

Steve Lathrop brings extensive courtroom and public service experience to people facing serious injuries and financial losses. He served 12 years in the Nebraska Legislature and chaired the Judiciary and Business and Labor Committees. His trial background supports cases involving insurers, businesses, healthcare providers, property owners, and other parties. He focuses on detailed case preparation, litigation strategy, and advocacy for clients pursuing compensation after significant injuries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, LLC
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Chair, Judiciary Committee
• Member, Omaha Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
  
• Creighton University
  B.S.B.A.

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