Randy Pankratz
Randy Pankratz is a central Kansas native who has pursued excellence in client service during more than twenty years of legal work. Randy's areas of practice include a variety of services to business clients, including employment law and contracts. He also works extensively in estate planning, wills and trusts, and administration of trust and probate estates. He believes that effective legal representation begins with an understanding of his clients' priorities and objectives. Randy's wife Charlotte owns and operates two fabric and quilting stores, and they have one daughter, Lily. Before becoming an attorney, Randy worked as a broadcast news reporter.
Education
- Northwestern University, B.S., Journalism, 1977
- University of Kansas, J.D., 1984
Professional Background
- Kansas Bar Foundation Board of Trustees, 2005-Present
- Hesston Municipal Judge, 1988-Present
- Halstead Municipal Judge, 2007-Present
- President of Harvey County Bar Association, 2003-2004
- Member:
- American Bar Association
- Kansas Bar Association
- Harvey County Bar Association
- Former Adjunct Instructor of Business Law, Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas
- AV "Preeminent" Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal and ethical standards
Civic Involvement
- Municipal Court Judge, Hesston, Kansas, 1987 - Present
- Municipal Court Judge, Halstead, Kansas, 2007 - Present
- Kansas Bar Foundation Board of Trustees, 2005 - Present
- Newton Public Library Board of Trustees, 1993-2001
- Western District Conference Mennonite Board of Trustees, 1997-2001
- Harvey County Meals on Wheels Board of Directors, 2008 - Present
- Prairie View, Inc. Board of Directors, 2009 - Present
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