Jeanelle Lust
Lincoln, NE
Licensed for 27 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Litigation
Language
English
About
Jeanelle Lust is the managing partner at the Knudsen Law Firm where she has practiced since 1994. Jeanelle is a multi-faceted trial lawyer who focuses on commercial litigation. She has represented clients in such varied lawsuits as RICO claims, professional malpractice (claims involving doctors, lawyers, and accountants), automobile accidents, and bankruptcy. Jeanelle also handles all aspects of Nursing Home litigation including licensure matters.Jeanelle is a native of Madison, South Dakota. She graduated cum laude from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD in 1991. She attended Creighton University School of Law, graduating summa cum laude in 1994. Jeanelle finished number one in her graduating class, receiving the Faculty of Law Highest Triennial Average Award for having the highest grade point average after each year in law school, and was Assistant Editor of the Creighton Law Review. Jeanelle is presently a member of the Publications Committee of the Nebraska Bar Association that publishes and edits the Nebraska Lawyer Magazine. She is a member of the bar in South Dakota, Nebraska and Colorado.Jeanelle is a charter Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America and is participating in Inns of Court as a Master of the Bar. She is a frequent Continuing Legal Education Speaker (CLE) for the National Business Institute (NBI). Jeanelle is also actively involved in her community as former President of the Board of Directors for the Lincoln Children's Zoo and current president on the Board of Directors of the Capital Humane Society. She was also appointed by the Lancaster County Board to serve on the Indigent Defense Council. She and her husband John have two children, Joe and Jack. Jeanelle's recent victories include the affirmance of a 3.5 million dollar judgment by the Nebraska Court of Appeals and a 5.7 million dollar Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) verdict.
Practices Areas
Litigation
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
“I recently had need for legal advice and contacted Jeanelle. She offered expert guidance and provided clear direction as to how to handle my legal issue. I was most impressed by her availability in this matter. I was able to call her, meet with her and email her with any questions that came up and she was right there. The legal matter was handled professionally and to my satisfaction. She has definitely brought the term “legal counselor” back into the law arena. I highly recommend her services.
I have worked with Jeanelle for the last 6 years. She analyzes every situation and is very thoughtful with her recommendations. Jeanelle's combination of how much she cares for her clients and her ability to give sound advice make her a trusted resource whenever I have a legal question.
I've used Jeanelle and her firm for multiple services in the last few years, and have found her to be an exceptional lawyer. She is conscientious, principled and honest. I hired her to review my employee manual and hiring practices, and found her input to be invaluable. I have also used her and her firm for estate planning and business reorganization and was impressed by the level of detail and attention that she gave. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Jeanelle is professional and highly knowledgeable in the "no compete" lawsuit where we needed her guidance through the procedure and litigation. Jeanelle paid close attention to all the details and explained all the legal jargon to us so we were able to understand what was happening. We were very happy with her services and will always recommend her to anyone else that we hear of needing legal services.
“I recently had need for legal advice and contacted Jeanelle. She offered expert guidance and provided clear direction as to how to handle my legal issue. I was most impressed by her availability in this matter. I was able to call her, meet with her and email her with any questions that came up and she was right there. The legal matter was handled professionally and to my satisfaction. She has definitely brought the term “legal counselor” back into the law arena. I highly recommend her services.
I have worked with Jeanelle for the last 6 years. She analyzes every situation and is very thoughtful with her recommendations. Jeanelle's combination of how much she cares for her clients and her ability to give sound advice make her a trusted resource whenever I have a legal question.
I've used Jeanelle and her firm for multiple services in the last few years, and have found her to be an exceptional lawyer. She is conscientious, principled and honest. I hired her to review my employee manual and hiring practices, and found her input to be invaluable. I have also used her and her firm for estate planning and business reorganization and was impressed by the level of detail and attention that she gave. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Jeanelle is professional and highly knowledgeable in the "no compete" lawsuit where we needed her guidance through the procedure and litigation. Jeanelle paid close attention to all the details and explained all the legal jargon to us so we were able to understand what was happening. We were very happy with her services and will always recommend her to anyone else that we hear of needing legal services.