Randy Pankratz and Marilyn Wilder have been awarded AV Peer Review ratings by Martindale-Hubbell. An AV rating identifies a lawyer with preeminent legal ability and professionalism as judged by peers and judges before whom they appear. Both attorneys have been practicing with the Newton firm for more than 20 years. Pankratz concentrates his practice in business and employment law matters, estate planning and administration and family law, while Wilder focuses on healthcare law, family law and estate planning and administration.

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.