Lynne Y. Borsuk

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Lynne Y. Borsuk

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

150 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 250, Decatur, GA

About Lynne

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2010
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 38 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1987

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lynne Y. Borsuk

150 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 250, Decatur, GA, 30030

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Lynne Y. Borsuk's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rose | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent, highly recommended

I couldn’t ask for a better legal representative than L. Borsuk, Esq. I have utilized her skills for my family on several occasions. Her knowledge of the law involved in each issue was impressive and the perseverance she demonstrated over difficult issues and challenges was noteworthy. Lynne’s leg...al knowledge and skills resulted in a high degree of resourcefulness in seeking avenues to address difficult and unique challenges. In each of my family’s situations, Lynne’s legal skills, knowledge, and personal perseverance obtained positive results for my family. She fought long and hard in each case, with my family always in the forefront. A major source of my deep gratitude for her work revolves around her ability to listen, to seek answers to questions or related issues, and to demonstrate empathy and understanding of our situations. In short, she cared about us. In all cases, Lynne’s accessibility was also deeply satisfying. She and/or her paraprofessional responded to our questions or needs in a timely manner and were patient with us for our many questions. In addition, Lynne initiated communication quickly when she had updates, questions, or needed additional information from us. Lynne also demonstrated excellent verbal communication skills as she explained legal terms or the law surrounding our issues and suggested avenues to approach resolution of our legal situations. In all situations, we felt confident that Lynne’s approach was legal, ethical, and wise and, indeed, they were. I highly recommend, without reservation, the law firm of Lynne Y. Borsuk, Esq.

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Above and Beyond

Lynne Borsuk is a wonderful, caring attorney that goes above and beyond for her clients. She made sure I understood everything that was going on, followed up with me for years after my case and still checks in on me to make sure I am doing well. She really cares about her clients and sees them as peo...ple, does what is in their best interest and I can't Thank her enough for all of the kind words and guidance she has given me over the years. Out of a bad situation came a wonderful, unexpected relationship and I am grateful that she came into my life during that time. I had some legal questions this past year and emailed her, she called me back, giving me advice and guidance on what I should do - I know she cares about me and I appreciate all that she has done. She's a wonderful attorney that I can' recommend enough.

Posted by Lisa | November 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

While I do not usually post reviews, I feel that Lynne's exceptional dedication and skill warrants notice to prospective clients. From the outset she was warm, compassionate, honest, and direct. She guided us through the process, using her understanding of the law and experience to make recommendat...ions at each step, from the investigation to the resolution of our case. She was always very prompt in responding to all questions and worked tirelessly on our behalf to achieve a dismissal of the charges.

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Goes Above and Beyond

Lynne came highly recommended to us and was the right attorney for our needs. She is professional and went above and beyond her role as an attorney to assist our daughter. She was caring and compassionate even after the case had been resolved. If you need a lawyer who will address the immediate needs... of a case and who will also look at the ramifications of the outcome of a court decision, consider Lynne Borsuk.

Posted by Jeanne Wurdack | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

I appreicate the kind, caring, and professional service by Lynne and her staff. I cannot thank you all enough for the care and concern that you and your staff expressed to me. I appreicate the advice and willingness to help me through a trying time regarding a matter I did not fully understand. I ...recommend Lynne and her staff to anyone needing services; as they made me feel that I was in good hands.

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Lynne Y. Borsuk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When I took appointed cases in Fulton County, Georgia years ago she was one of two public defenders in the late Judge Joel Fryer's courtroom. She had the courage not to accept more cases, by telling Judge Fryer, "no more." For a non-lawyer this may seem like a strange thing to say to a judge but any decent criminal lawyer will tell you that each case takes at least a minimum (or a lot more) amount of factual and legal analysis which the client rarely sees. She had so many felony cases with individuals' freedom at stake that she felt that she could do a good enough job with the number of cases she already had responsibility for. This protestation to the judge took courage but it needed to happen. Georgia is still suffering from an indigent defense crisis but her protests to the late Joel Fryer, a tough judge for most who argued cases before him, started the ball rolling in the right direction."

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Elizabeth Rogan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Lynne Borsuk. She is a careful, thorough and highly effective criminal defense attorney. She brings a level of professionalism to every case that is unmatched."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lynne. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian McEvoy

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Lynne is an excellent lawyer and is widely regarded in the community as one of the best criminal defense trial attorneys in the area."

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Elizabeth Rogan

Criminal defense lawyer

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R. Roberts

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Georgia Super Lawyers: White Collar and Criminal Defense, Atlanta Magazine

2014

Super Lawyers Business Edition: Litigation, Atlanta Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Indigent Defense Award, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

"Woman of Achievement Award", Anti-Defamation League

1994

"1000 Lawyers Project", Georgia Senate and House of Representatives Resolution

1992

"Leadership Award", Atlanta Bar Association

1991

"Indigent Defense Award", Georgia Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Lynne Y. Borsuk, P.C.

1996 - 2006

Partner, Peters, Roberts, Borsuk & Rubin

1994 - 2003

Adjunct Law Professor, Emory University School Of Law

1991 - 1996

Attorney, Lynne Y. Borsuk, P.C.

1987 - 1991

Attorney, Fulton County Public Defender

Associations

2011 - Present

American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

2006 - Present

American Board of Criminal Lawyers

Fellow

State Court of Fulton County Task Force

Chair

Atlanta Juvenile Justice Task Force

National Institute of Trial Advocacy(NITA), Emory University School of Law

Faculty

2008 - 2009

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2007 - 2010

Atlanta Bar Association Judicial Selection Committee

Member

2007 - 2013

Georgia Legal Services Foundation

Treasurer

2004 - 2008

Dekalb Bar Association

Executive Committee

2000 - 2006

State Bar of Georgia

Board of Governors

1999 - 2000

Formal Advisory Opinion Board State Bar of Georgia

Member

1994 - 1996

State Bar Of Georgia

Board of Governors,

1994 - 2003

Adjunct Faculty at Emory School of Law

Professor

1994 - 1995

Atlanta Bar Association Criminal Law Section

Board Member

1994 - 1996

Georgia Institute of Trial Advocacy, University of Georgia School of Law

Faculty

1994 - 1999

Legal Association for Women Students, Emory Law School

Mentor

1994 - 1997

Lamar American Inn of Court

Barrister

1992 - 1994

1000 Lawyers for Justice

Co-Founder

Education

1986

University of Florida

Juris Doctor

1983

Emory University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2013

White Collar Crime Conference

Joint Defense Agreements

2008

Mortgage Fraud

Mortgage Fraud and the Mortgage Crisis

2004

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Winter Seminar

Sentencing Issues

2002

State Bar Younger Lawyers Division

Organizing Your Trial Preparation

2001

Legal Seminar

Professionalism: Zealous Advocates vs. Congenial Associates at the Bar

1999

G.I.D.C.

How to conduct Preliminary Hearings and Bond Motions

1999

Administrative Law Judges Seminar

Civility in the Courtroom

1997

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

"Demanding Ethical Behavior at Trial"

1997

Crimnal Defense Seminar

Use of Expert Witnesses and Similar Transaction Issues in Rape Prosecutions

1992

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seminar

Ethics and the Criminal Defense Lawyer

Publications

1996

Georgia Jurisprudence Attorney Practice Tips for Criminal Law.

1994

Georgia State Bar Journal Potential Client Perjury,

1992

Journal of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Assocication Indigent Defense: A Threat to Our Legal System, The Verdict

1988

The Harrison Company The Rights of Unsecured Creditors in Georgia

1987

The Harrison Company Attorney's Fees and Costs

1987

Georgia Encyclopedia of Law Volumes 26 & 26A, authored the revised edition

Languages

English

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