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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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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24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrea and Holly | July 28, 2011

YOU SHOULD CALL LYNNE BORSUK!

Frankly, I am not one much for reviews but when someone deems praise, that they will get. Our case was not your typle simple cookie cutter case and definatly required an attorney that not only knows the law but understands it. An incident that involves the chance of possibly jepordizing the rest of a... career, cannot just be taken lightly and needs a very trusthworthy and responsive person that gives the comfort when you need it most. Lynne and her assitant Daphney have been more than amazing to our family and I simply could not put it into words how greatful we are for the personal attention we received. Believe me, we had to fire an attorney and luckily we found the best to replace the other. Truly the outcome of our case could have been possibly done without an attorney, as we have been told by others. But trust us when we say that if we didnt have Lynne "our web of safety" as we called her, we would have not gotten the same results. Important things such as issues with the law, simply cant be left to chance. Now when we get asked if we have a good attorney, we ALWAYS answer yes with a smile and say "you should call Lynne Borsuk, best attorney I have ever had the pleasure to work with." Thanks again ladies, you are excellent.

Posted by Good intentions gone wrong! | November 17, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Whew! Thank goodness for her!

After having been briefly represented by an attorney a bit out of his league, we asked Lynne to take our case. Without her expertise, we surely would not have had the positive outcome that we did. Lynne and her assistant, Daphne, are such a compassionate and thorough pair. We cannot say enoug...h about how impressively professional and knowledgable Lynne and her staff were in handling our situation. They were very timely and sensitive about communicating about the case and responding to any questions we presented. While Lynne brings a sense of calm, warmth, and kindness throughout a nerve-wracking experience, she is also very direct and honest. For her services, our family is forever grateful.

Posted by Denise | August 03, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Case Dismissed

Lynne Borsuk represented me in case that resulted in a dismissal of the charges before trial! From our first meeting, I felt completely at ease in Lynne’s presence. She listened to what I had to say, sought the information she needed to know, and very clearly communicated the issues and options b...efore me. Based on the evidence in my case, we set a common goal of dismissal that never wavered. She managed my expectations throughout the case, always put my best interests first and never looked for an easy way out. As her client, I felt grounded yet optimistic because of her calm demeanor, thorough explanations and depth of legal knowledge. She is compassionate, tenacious, knowledgeable, experienced and confident. Lynne is not only a great attorney who worked hard and acted quickly on my behalf, but she was also a great comfort to me during a volatile season. I consider her a friend and would absolutely recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2010

Extremely Knowledgeable

Lynne an intelligent and competent attorney, whose experience and connections are invaluable to clients. She handled my case professionally, compassionately and made me feel comfortable at all times that she had my best interests in mind. She came highly recommended by a local Atlanta professiona...l, and I am comfortable passing on that recommendation to anyone who needs legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2010

On the ball

Lynne was very helpful in our case. She kept me informed, and was very responsive. I have to also mention her assistant, who was also very helpful.

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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)

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2017

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2016

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2015

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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

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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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