Adrian & Pankratz, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Tim Hodge to its law firm. Tim is a 2003 graduate of Washburn University School of Law, placing in the top one-third of his class. While at Washburn, he worked as a legal clerk for the KNEA in Topeka, where the emphasis was on employment law. He also worked as legal clerk for the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals. Before attending Washburn, he was a teacher and coach for two years in the […]
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Marilyn Wilder Receives Mediation Certificate
Marilyn M. Wilder recently received certification from the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas, Office of Judicial Administration, as an approved mediator. This approval comes following 48 hours of training, fulfillment of co-mediation requirements and recommendations from others involved in the legal system. Mediation is a method of dispute resolution outside of litigation. It involves bringing the parties to the dispute together with a neutral third party to discuss possible resolutions. Ms. Wilder is certified to mediate cases regarding custody, visitation, and small claims. […]
Pankratz Elected as Harvey County Bar Officer
The Harvey County Bar Association recently chose new officers for the coming year. Randy Pankratz of Adrian & Pankratz, P.A. was elected President. Harold Schorn, District Court Trustee, will serve as Vice-President, Greg Nye of Nye and Nye was elected as Secretary and Newton City Attorney, Bob Myers, will serve as Treasurer. The association meets monthly and provides organization and support for annual Law Day observances in Harvey County schools.
Adrian Elected President of Kansas Bar Foundation
Thomas A. Adrian, Newton, was elected to serve as the president of the Kansas Bar Foundation (KBF) for 2003-2004. Adrian is a partner in the law firm of Adrian & Pankratz and practices in the areas of estate planning, probate administration, living trusts, hospital law, and collections. Adrian received his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1966 and his law degree in 1969 from Washburn University. He was the assistant county attorney for Harvey County from 1974-1975 and is a member of the Harvey County, […]
Tom Adrian Implements Streamlined Estate Planning Systems
Tom Adrian has added comprehensive estate planning software systems to his practice. These systems expedite preparation of documents, enabling the attorney to create totally personalized comprehensive estate plans quickly and economically even in emergency situations. By focusing on the area of estate planning, Tom Adrian is able to keep up with the constant changes in law, and is able to invest in the best technology available for use in serving estate planning clients. Using systems frees time for Tom to spend time with the client […]