Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Overland Park, KS · 50+ Years Experience
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About Daniel L. Smith at a Glance
Daniel L. Smith is a Member based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Ankerholz & Smith. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1976), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Missouri (1977). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Kansas (B.A. Political, 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel L. Smith
- Mr. Daniel L. Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation
- Daniel L. received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Daniel L. practices at Ankerholz & Smith in Overland Park, KS
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Daniel L. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel L. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Overland Park.
Personal Injury in Overland Park
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Daniel L. Smith is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →
Workers Compensation in Overland Park
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Daniel L. Smith is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kansas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Overland Park
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Overland Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Overland Park-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Overland Park Choose Daniel L. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel L. Smith's practice in the field of personal injury and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel L. Smith brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kansas, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Missouri, Daniel L. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and workers comp, Daniel L. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Overland Park
A Overland Park-based practice means Daniel L. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel L. Smith Handles in Overland Park
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel L. Smith has experience with under Kansas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Daniel L. Smith directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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