Civil Litigation

Adrian & Pankratz has handled a wide range of civil litigation cases involving such diverse areas as personal injury, business, employment and real estate disputes. Our attorneys are committed to ensuring you get the level of representation you deserve. We are willing to listen to our clients and actively further our clients’ needs. For instance, unlike many attorneys representing plaintiffs in personal injury suits, if our clients have been wronged and deserve compensation, we are willing to take the case to trial and attempt to secure a reasonable […]

Read More

Business Law

A significant portion of our firm’s practice is devoted to business and business transactions. We have been privileged to counsel firms and institutions in activities that have shaped the economic landscape of Newton, surrounding cities and the State of Kansas. We represent large, established corporations and assist in the growth and development of successful small businesses and entrepreneurial endeavors. We offer counsel on the choice and structure of organizations from both a business and taxation standpoint. Areas of Representation: General business law for existing businesses, […]

Read More

Banking

Our firm has experience helping banks and financial institutions participate effectively in their local market. While working with bankers, we’ve found that they know better than anyone the balance between good intentions and reality. To help maintain a borrower’s good intentions, we have advised banks on how to structure complex secured loans. We also have extensive experience with helping banks regain control of their collateral while recognizing the timelines provided to debtors by the law. If you need help with these or other banking questions, […]

Read More

Adrian & Pankratz Law Firm Celebrates 40th Anniversary

A celebration of the Adrian & Pankratz law firm’s 40th anniversary will be held in the Reception Room on the first floor of the Old Mill, 301 N. Main, Newton, on Monday, October 14, between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The law firm began in 1973 as Adrian & Walker, founded by Tom Adrian and Richard B. Walker of Newton.  From two attorneys, the firm has grown to a Main Street work force of sixteen, including six attorneys.   Adrian said the firm’s clients are to […]

Read More

Real Estate

The firm’s lawyers assist clients in every phase of real estate and development matters. We have been privileged to represent many of Newton’s foremost developers in notable projects throughout the city, including residential, commercial and industrial properties. Examples of our services include: All phases of retail shopping center, office and other commercial development from initial land acquisition, lease negotiation and integration, reciprocal easement preparation, construction and financing through ultimate sale. Construction and development legal services for residential properties, condominiums, office buildings, subdivisions and developments. Preparation […]

Read More