The Atlanta Divorce Law Group has announced the addition of Jim Powers as Senior Attorney, bringing more than a decade of high-stakes courtroom and litigation experience to the firm's family law practice. Powers joins the firm with a background that uniquely informs his approach to sensitive domestic matters, having begun his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting felony cases involving domestic violence and crimes against children across multiple judicial circuits.
This prosecutorial experience has anchored his advocacy in family law cases involving domestic violence victims and children, providing him with a distinctive perspective that enhances the firm's ability to handle complex domestic situations. Most recently, Powers served in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, handling complex matters from initial assignment through jury trial, and previously led a Special Victims Unit focused on sexual offenses, domestic violence, and crimes against children while supervising younger prosecutors in the Western Judicial Circuit.
Before joining Atlanta Divorce Law Group, Powers devoted his practice to family law in private practice at respected Atlanta-area firms and through his own firm, J. Powers Law, LLC, where he represented clients in complex divorce, custody, and support matters. Sara Khaki, Founding Partner of Atlanta Divorce Law Group, noted that Powers' depth of trial experience, especially in domestic violence and child protection matters, gives him a unique perspective in family law and that he approaches every case with a clear focus on advocating for those whose voices are often unheard.
Powers credits his prosecutorial background for sharpening his trial advocacy and strategic case-building skills, making him exceptionally well-equipped to handle contested divorces, child custody disputes, child support matters, legitimation actions, and high-asset cases. He explained that having prosecuted some of the most difficult cases involving family harm helps him guide clients through conflict with clarity and resolve, with the goal always being to help families reach what the firm calls a true Happily Ever After Divorce, where fighting ends and everyone can move forward stronger.
The addition of Powers to the Atlanta Divorce Law Group represents a strategic enhancement of the firm's litigation capabilities, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, child protection, and complex family disputes. For clients facing difficult family law situations, especially those involving safety concerns or contentious custody battles, Powers' background in prosecuting crimes against children and domestic violence provides an additional layer of expertise in navigating the intersection of criminal and family law matters.
This hiring decision reflects the growing need for family law attorneys with specialized experience in domestic violence and child protection issues, as these factors increasingly influence divorce and custody proceedings. The firm's commitment to this specialized expertise is further demonstrated through their comprehensive approach to family law matters, which clients can learn more about by visiting https://atlantadivorcelawgroup.com.
For the family law industry in Georgia, Powers' transition from prosecution to private family law practice represents a valuable bridge between the criminal justice system and civil family law proceedings, potentially improving outcomes for vulnerable parties in divorce and custody cases. His experience supervising younger prosecutors also suggests he may contribute to mentoring within the firm, enhancing overall service quality for clients navigating emotionally challenging legal processes.
