Rian F. Ankerholz

Rian F. Ankerholz is a principal partner in the law firm of Ankerholz and Smith. Mr. Ankerholz has practiced law since 1982 when he moved to Overland Park from his birthplace of Lyons, Kansas. A second generation lawyer, Mr. Ankerholz grew up with an understanding of how various legal situations affect people's lives. He received both his undergraduate degree and his law school degree from the University of Kansas. In order to serve the needs of the firm's clients in and around the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area, Mr. Ankerholz was also admitted to the Missouri bar in 1995. Mr. Ankerholz practices primarily in the area of civil litigation. Mr. Ankerholz handles divorce cases and family law matters in Kansas only. He emphasizes the needs and best interests of children in all types of family law cases, including divorce, child custody and paternity matters. Mr. Ankerholz's wife, Nancy, is a homemaker. They have two daughters. Awards and Honors Honors 2001 Kansas Bar Association Award Certificate for Pro Bono Service

• General Partner

• Kansas, 1982
• Missouri, 1995
• U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 1995
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 1995
• U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 1982

• Kansas Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• Kansas Lawyer Referral Service Affiliation
• Johnson County Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• Christian Legal Resources (Member)
• National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR)
• Kansas Lawyer Assistance Program (Member)