Jac E. Knust

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Jac E. Knust: Attorney with The Collaborative Law Group
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Jac E. Knust is an experienced collaborative law lawyer and family mediator. He has been practicing family law across Maryland for over 50 years. The family law cases he has taken have included child support, custody/visitation, and divorce. He is an advocate for alternatives to traditional divorce, including collaborative law and mediation services. Jac devotes 25% of his practice to litigation and also manages a team of collaborative lawyers. During his long tenure as a practicing attorney, Jac has handled cases beyond the scope of family law and continues to do so today. These areas include criminal law, DUI/DWI, traffic violations, motor vehicle accidents (Plaintiff), estate planning, wills, probate and estate administration, and business organizations.

Jac graduated from Clemson University in 1969 and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland, where he graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors. He was admitted to practice law in MD in 1972.

Jac is a member of the Howard County Bar Association, Inc., International Association of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Professionals of Baltimore, Maryland, and Collaborative Practice Council. Jac has also founded and chairs the Howard County Collaborative Professionals, Inc. Aside from his involvement with the law, Jac was also a Captain in the Signal Corps in the United States Army Reserves for six years. In 2011, he was inducted into the Friends School of Baltimore Athletic Hall of Fame. His hobbies and interests include rowing, kayaking, restoring historic buildings and automobiles, and researching history and genealogical research.
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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Divorce
  • Collaborative Law
  • Litigation
  • Self-Representation
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Child Access or Visitation
  • Spousal Support
  • Personal Property
  • Business Assets
  • Real Estate Division
  • Criminal Law
  • Business Formation
  • Estate Planning

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
2107 Leroy Drive, Columbia, MD 21054
University Attended:
Catonsville Community College, Certificate of Accounting, 1975; Clemson University, B.S., Industrial Management, 1969
Law School Attended:
University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., Heuisler Honor Society, 1973
Year of First Admission:
1972
Admission:
1972, Maryland; 1973, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland; 1974, U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit; 1976, U.S. Supreme Court; 1978, District of Columbia; 1985, U.S. Tax Court
Memberships:
Howard County and Maryland State Bar Associations; Howard County Collaborative Professionals; Collaborative Professionals of Baltimore; Maryland Collaborative Practice Council; International Association of Collaborative Professionals
Military:
Retired Captain, U.S. Army Reserves, Eagle Scout
Languages:
English
Birth Information:
Baltimore, Maryland, February 5, 1948
ISLN:
905805915
Hobbies & interests:
Restoring old structures and vehicles

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$150 - $450/hr
Contingency Fee
25% - 45%
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other - CASH OR CHECK, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/02/16 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/02/16 in Child Support

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/02/16 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/29/16 in Family Law

    Jac is an honorable and competent attorney who is a problem solver. I have had several cases with him over the years and found him to be a worthy opposing counsel and colleague.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/25/16 in Family Law

    Jac has always acted with the utmost integrity and honesty in representing his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/22/16 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/21/16 in Mediation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/21/16 in General Practice

    Mr. Knust is one of the most experienced attorneys in the State of Maryland. I give him a superior rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/21/16 in Mediation

    Mr. Knust has served the legal community and the citizens of the State of Maryland for many many years. He is one of the best attorneys in the state..I give him a superior rating, the highest rating possible.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/21/16 in Family Law

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (26 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Jac is compassionate and understanding. He approached my situation with kindness and was detailed and helpful. He was easy to contact and offered a zoom consult. I would recommend him to others and wo...

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Location

  • Columbia, MD
    Twin Knolls Professional Park , 5513 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 220
    Columbia, MD 21054

    443-574-4573 Phone
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443-574-4573  Phone

667-777-7453  Fax

www.thecollaborativelawgroup.com

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