Jac E. Knust
Google Rating
4.6(46 reviews)
- 5513 Twin Knolls Road Suite 220 Columbia, MD 21045, The Collaborative Law Group - 5513 Twin Knolls Road Suite 220
- +1-410-465-8900
- staff@jknust.com
About:
Jac E. Knust is an experienced lawyer with over 50 years of practice in Maryland. He specializes in family law, including cases related to child support, custody/visitation, and divorce. Advocating for alternatives to traditional divorce, Mr. Knust is well-versed in collaborative law and mediation services. He also oversees a team of collaborative lawyers. Beyond family law, Mr. Knust handles cases in criminal law, DUI/DWI, traffic violations, motor vehicle accidents (Plaintiff), estate planning, wills, probate and estate administration, and business organizations. He holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law and was admitted to practice law in Maryland in 1972.
Jurisdiction:Maryland
Practice Area
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Victims’ Rights
Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.
Elder Law
Supports older survivors with guardianship threats, financial exploitation, care planning, protection orders, safe housing transitions, and coordination with Adult Protective Services and family.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
Certificate of Accounting
Awards
Heuisler Honor Society Recipient-1973
Rank of Eagle Scout
Friends School Athletic Hall of Fame
Associations
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Reviews
RATED 5.0
Jun 10, 2025via Google
Nisha Claxton
"I had a consultation with Mr. Knust this week. He was great. Mr. Knust is very knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns and offered options on how I could proceed. Mr. Knust was kind and I felt that he was interested in my concerns. I had a very pleasant experience. If I am unable to resolve my concerns at the lower level, I will definitely use his services. Thank you Mr. Knust."
RATED 1.0
Nov 10, 2024via Google
Alexander Engel
"I cannot speak to the firm's skills or ability, but I will say I find it exceedingly unprofessional to apparently refuse to call me despite the fact that I left 4 messages. Also they agreed to review audio documentation for me but they never called me back and now appear to be ignoring my messages."
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Eric Irwin
"Jac helped me with my rental questions and provided me with alternative solutions. His understanding and guidance helped me be successful at renting my condo and getting around the condo association rules."
RATED 5.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Art Cleaver
"The Collaborative Law Group was very helpful with my case. They are knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Would definitely recommend for your legal needs."
RATED 1.0
Aug 10, 2024via Google
Ed Lewandoski
"I hired Jac Knust to represent me in a divorce and a domestic violence case. He advertised that his office is in Columbia, but I think that is only to have it look good. All of my meetings were in a dilapidated room attached to his old house. There was a cat there at least three times trying to jump on my lap and interrupting us. When I mailed a check to his Columbia office, they didn’t even know that it was there. They said they don’t get mail at that address. In the middle of my case, Jac decided to take the entire month of February off and go do Florida. He said he had seasonal disorder. In court, when I was on the stand and being cross examined, the lawyer confused me and I gave an incorrect answer. Jac just sat there. Afterwards, I asked him why he did not object. He said something like “I heard you say something, but you mumbled”. Wrong. It was through the court microphone. The judge heard me, the other lawyer heard me. Also, Jac tells the judge that he is hard of hearing and asks everyone to speak up. In my opinion my lawyer’s hard of hearing caused an issue in my case. When I finally decided to drop him and get a better lawyer, he stopped returning my emails. He owed me close to $3,000 and, so far, two business days later, has not returned my calls or emails. Another example: I’m going through a divorce. I made a spreadsheet with all household items and their estimated values. I told Jac about it and he said it would be useful. When I showed it to my new, current lawyer, she said “No, that’s not good at all. You will need a professional property appraiser to document all of the household items.” She new the law. She was very quick with the correct answer. Jac….he just seemed to not know."
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