Melany O'Brien - Omaha, NE
Attorney at Hauptman, O'Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C.
Handling only Plaintiffs' Cases Lawyers in Omaha, NE
1005 South 107th Avenue Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114
- Free Consultation
Omaha Handling only Plaintiffs' Cases Lawyer
Updated: 07/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Handling only Plaintiffs' Cases
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Civil Litigation
- Workers' Compensation
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Melany (Lanagan) O'Brien was born and raised in South Sioux City, Nebraska. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree, with Distinction, in 1989 from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Ms. O'Brien earned a Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, in 1993 from Creighton University School of Law. She was admitted to the Nebraska Bar and the Federal Courts in 1993. She is also a trained mediator. Her practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability Law, and Civil Litigation. Ms. O'Brien is a member of the Nebraska State Bar, and has served on the Practice and Procedure, Mediation, and Ways and Means committees, and currently serves on the House of Delegates. She is a member of the Omaha Bar Association, and has served as the Secretary and as a member of the Executive Council. She is a member of the Nebraska Women's Bar Association and served as past President. Ms. O'Brien is a recipient of the David A. Svoboda Trial Award and is the author of "Lead Poisoning Prevention in Nebraska," The Nebraska Lawyer Magazine and "Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Proceeds in a Divorce," Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. She is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation.
Awards and Honors
Education
Legal Education
-
Creighton University School of Law,
Omaha,
Nebraska, 1993
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
-
University of Nebraska,
Nebraska, 1989
B.S., with Distinction
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Partner
Bar Admissions
- Nebraska, 1993
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Omaha Bar Association (Past Secretary; Past Member of the Executive Council)
- Nebraska State Bar Association (Member; House of Delegates)
- Nebraska Women's Bar Association (Past President)
- Nebraska State Bar Foundation (Fellow)
Photo
Contact
1005 South 107th Avenue
Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone Number: (402) 390-9000
Fax Number: (402) 397-7915
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.hauptman-obrien.net
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.