Amy Jo Knussman

Amy Jo Knussman

Donnellan & Knussman, PLLC
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • New York
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Amy J. Knussman is a partner with DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC. Attorney Knussman is a graduate of Albany Law School and has been admitted to the New York State Bar since 2003. Ms. Knussman’s career began at The Donnellan Law Firm in 2001, while she was still attending Albany Law. After many years of hard work and dedication, Amy became a partner at DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC in January 2008. Amy focuses her practice in the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law and has been a member of the Saratoga County and Warren County Attorney for Children Panels since 2003. Amy is an active member of the community and participates in organizations such as: the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Saratoga County Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association, and the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District. She has had the honor of being requested to speak to parents at the Child Custody and Stress Prevention Program, formerly at Skidmore College, to caseworkers at Northeast Parent & Child Society regarding the role of Attorneys for children who represent children in Foster Care, and to SUNY Albany students earning a Master’s Degree in Social Work, concerning the role of Attorneys for Children and the New York State Court System. Amy has been mentioned twice in the Saratoga Business Journal for her work with the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District and has provided pro bono services for clients through the Legal Project. Attorney Knussman was the recipient of the Legal Project's 2012 Brigid Nolan Memorial Award. This award is presented to an attorney who, through his or her dedication and pro bono service with The Legal Project, has helped a victim of domestic violence to begin life anew.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
Albany Law School
J.D. (2002)
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SUNY at Potsdam
B.A. | Sociology
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Awards
Brigid Nolan Memorial Award
The Legal Project
Professional Associations
Saratoga County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Adirondack Womens Bar Association
Member
Current
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Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District
Member
Current
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New York State Bar Association  # 4111191
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Role of Attorneys for Children in the NYS Court System, SUNY Albany
Social Work Master Degree Students
Role of Attorneys Representing Children in Foster Care, Child Custody & Stress Prevention Program, Skidmore College
Northeast Parent & Child Society
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Malta Professional Building
658 Malta Avenue
Suite 201
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Toll-Free: (518) 884-0200
Telephone: (518) 884-0200
Fax: (518) 884-0343