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Protecting Your Rights, Your Future & Your Family

Life is full of temporary setbacks – car accidents, illness, and marital troubles. Our attorneys at Ankerholz & Smith want to provide the counsel and advocacy you need to make sure these are only temporary obstacles. We will resolve the legal issues in your life so that you can concentrate on returning to good health and happiness.

Please call our Overland Park, Kansas office at 913-345-2000 or contact us by email to schedule an initial consultation.

We handle cases throughout Missouri and Kansas, involving:

Motor vehicle accidents : Our legal team is experienced in the investigation of accidents and insurance claims involving motor vehicle collisions. We will aggressively pursue your case to maximize recovery for personal and property damage involving:

Personal Injury : If you have been injured or lost a loved one, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. We will investigate the accident to help determine fault and the identity of potentially responsible persons. We focus on your legal issues, so you can focus on your recovery and rehabilitation. Our attorneys will find negligent parties responsible for:

Social Security Disability : Disability benefits should be available to you when you suffer an illness or injury and are unable to work. Let us protect your rights to SSD or SSDI benefits for:

  • Spine injuries and disease
  • Bodily organ disease
  • Obesity
  • Mental Illness
  • Lupus

Workers’ Compensation : If you have been injured at work, we will put your physical, emotional, and financial health at the top of our list of priorities. Taking time off from work for pleasure is one thing. Taking time of from work because of a work related injury can be a financial hardship.

Our attorneys will dedicate their energies to protecting your benefits under the workers' compensation laws. Your injury is painful enough. It should not be financially painful as well. Our workers' compensation lawyers will assist you in the following ways"

  • To get you necessary medical treatment.
  • To get your medical bills paid in a timely fashion.
  • To recover weekly workers' compensation income while you can't work.
  • To obtain expert testimony concerning your injuries and restrictions.
  • To recover compensation for your permanent impairment and disability.
  • To provide for your future rights under the law.

Family Law : Divorce and legal separation all involve tremendously troubling emotions. Our attorneys seek to protect families from pain and stress by finding effective and lasting solutions. Our divorce lawyers think children come first. We will seek results that further the best interests of the children. Our Kansas attorneys are experienced in cases involving:

  • Divorce
  • Child custody
  • Child visitation (parenting time)
  • Child support
  • Property division
  • Premarital agreements
  • Legal separation
  • Paternity

Estate planning : Whether you are seeking a simple will or trust or you want to devise a complex estate plan for significant assets, investments, or a family business, we have the experience to protect your immediate and long-term objectives. Our attorneys are familiar with estate planning tools, including:

  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Financial Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Powers of Attorney

Contact the Law Offices of Ankerholz and Smith

The lawyers at the Law Offices of Ankerholz and Smith understand how difficult it can be to face life’s difficult challenges. Our legal team is prepared to protect your rights and successfully handle your car accident or injury case. Please contact our Overland Park, Kansas lawyers to schedule a free initial consultation.