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28 Client Reviews
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Jac E Knust
also known as The Collaborative Law Group, and Mediation Resource Group
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About Jac
Biography
Lending you an ear. Giving you a voice.
Our team of experienced, sympathetic attorneys and mediators at The Collaborative Law Group in Columbia come to work each day, ready to help clear a smoother, more peaceful path for your family’s future. The “team” approach has already received glowing reviews and achieved lasting results with a growing number of couples we have represented in the Maryland area. We can help you too.
Collaborative Law stresses mutual respect, rational discussion, honesty and a shared commitment between all parties involved. We believe in pursuing what is best for you and your children in every area of your separation and divorce, whether custody, visitation or property division. Ours is a calm, unselfish means of blending the facts and emotions of your lives into a productive process for resolution.
We help with the stress of divorce, custody, and child support while listening to your concerns.
Collaborative Divorce, Mediation, & "Courtless" Settlement. We settle divorces without a no win war
Helping you to manage the stress and tell your side in a way to obtain the best outcome for you.
We will help you create a plan to protect your assets and deal with medical and legal decisions.
We can help you with real estate purchases, sales, landlord-tenant, and related matters.
Jac will use his extensive experience to help settle your matter without an expensive Court battle.
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Family
55%
53 years | 5,000 cases
Mediation
15%
31 years | 250 cases
Estate Planning
10%
53 years | 5,000 cases
Probate
10%
53 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-500 per hour
Contingency
25%-45%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Maryland for 53 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1972
Licensed in District of Columbia for 47 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1978
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1991
Location
The Collaborative Law Group
(410) 344-7485
Fax
(410) 449-7244
Mobile
5513 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 220, Columbia, MD, 21045-3264
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Jac online.
Jac E Knust's Reviews
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Posted by Diane | April 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent service
Jac was very clear and slowly walked me through the process of a living will. Very kind and considerate. I highly recommend
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great!
Helped me with landlord/tenant issue. Does not support my county, but provided me with helpful advice!
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great Experience
Good experience overall. First consultation with Jac Knust, he was on time for our Zoom meeting, easy to talk to and gave me very good and much needed legal advice. Definitely keeping him in my contacts for future use.
Posted by Briana | October 20, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful service
I had a consult with Jac from The Collaborative Law Group. I found that their office is responsive to calls, texts and emails. Scheduling was convenient and easy. I found the information from the consult to be very helpful and I could tell the lawyer was prepared and read over my case before meeting....
Posted by Tisdells | October 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Jac E Knust is an effective, professional, and reliable attorney
We appreciate the excellent work Jac did as our attorney. Mr. Knust is extremely professional and caring. He consistently responded to our inquiries timely, and his attention to detail meant a lot to us. Jac's legal expertise and professionalism exceeded our expectations throughout our case. Jac was ...
Jac E Knust's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jac is smart, compassionate and dedicated to helping resolve matters peacefully. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jac for almost 40 years. As each year goes by, he becomes a wiser and more seasoned veteran in the practice of law."
"Jac is a passionate attorney who is efficient and knowledgeable in the law."
"Jac is a brilliant, passionate and committed family-law attorney. I've seen him work miracles for his clients and I recommend him without any hesitation whatsoever."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Knust is very knowledgeable in all areas of the law. I think Mr. Knust's mediation and collaborative law training allows him to brainstorm solutions that others might not consider."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jac for a number of years, and frequently refer him cases that are outside my practice area. I believe him to be highly competent, ethical, and energetic, as well as a credit to our legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred my litigation clients to Mr. Knust for mediation and they have been very happy with his services. He is very knowledgeable and professional."
"I have known Jac for many years. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I first met Jac at a conference, and discovered we had a lot in common. We spent time discussing divorce and family law, including collaborative divorce. I found Jac to be knowledgable, experienced, and clearly committed to his clients and solving their legal issues in a thoughtful manner. Since we met, I had the opportunity to refer Jac and would recommend him again without hesitation."
"I have known Jac as a fellow attorney in Howard County for many years. He is exceptionally dedicated to his clients, and has earned high regard from the legal community. Jac also has been on the cutting edge of Collaborative Law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jac and I have served together on the board of Howard County Collaborative Professionals (HCCP), and I have worked directly with him while representing a client in a family law matter in which he served as mediator. His passion for alternative approaches to litigation coupled with broad legal experience makes Jac someone I am pleased to endorse."
"Jac Knust is a consummate professional who is dedicated to achieving results which are in the best interests of his clients. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jac has a very good way of working with folks in difficult situations to help them find common ground and come to an agreement. I am pleased to refer folks to him."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1991.
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in DC, 1991
updated on 07/27/2022This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in District of Columbia Bar.
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Athletic Hall of Fame, Friends School of Baltimore
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1973
Heuisler Honor Society, University of Baltimore School of Law
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Mediator, Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
2000 - Present
Mediator, Circuit Court For Howard County, Maryland
1972 - Present
Attorney at Law/ Mediator, The Collaborative Law Group
2014 - 2018
Special Magistrate, Circuit Court For Howard County, Maryland
1979 - 1984
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender for Howard County
1973 - 1973
Assistant State's Attorney, State's Attorney for Howard County
1973 - 1976
Instructor, Catonsville Community College
1971 - 1974
Captain, United States Army Reserves
Associations
2013 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of BaltimoreAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Howard County Collaborative Professionals, Inc.President, Treasurer, Founding Board Member
2007 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsAttorney Member
1972 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.Attorney Member
1972 - Present
Howard County Bar Association, Inc.Attorney Member
2014 - 2022
Howard County Women's Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - 2024
Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites, Inc.Member
2009 - 2018
Maryland Collaborative Practice Council, Inc.Treasurer, Board Member, President
2007 - 2009
Carroll County Collaborative Practice GroupAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Cary v. Rosenbauer(unreported)-2013
Case remanded to Circuit Court for determination of appropriate amount of attorneys fees.
Murphy v. BGE, 290MD186(1981)
Court held that a real property owner owes no duty to a trespasser.
Thomas v. State, 277MD314 (1976)
The Court of Appeals reversed the conviction and found Mr. Thomas not guilty, finding that the State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he had driven the vehicle.
Education
1977
Catonsville Community College
Certificate of Business Accounting
1973
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD
1969
Clemson University
BS
1966
Friends School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2015
Collaborative Professionals of Baltimore
Practicing Collaborative Law Efficiently
2012
60 Plus Estate Planning Seminars
Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Directives
1974
Pre-Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Publications
2014
Self Published
The Collaborative Road Map
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Money order child support
22 Jun 2015
Q&A
Can someone press assault charges if they assualted you first?
28 Dec 2012
Q&A
Does the executor of an estate have the authority to dispose of property without consulting the beneficiaries? State of MD.
01 Feb 2012