The Atlanta Divorce Law Group has expanded its legal team with the addition of Jim Powers as senior attorney, bringing more than a decade of courtroom experience to the firm's family law practice. Powers joins the firm with a background that includes serving as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting felony cases involving domestic violence and crimes against children across multiple judicial circuits.
Powers most recently served in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, handling complex matters through jury trial, and previously led a Special Victims Unit focused on sexual offenses, domestic violence, and crimes against children. His prosecutorial background provides him with unique insights into family law cases involving domestic violence victims and children, according to firm leadership. "Jim's depth of trial experience, especially in domestic violence and child protection matters, gives him a unique perspective in family law," said Sara Khaki, Founding Partner of Atlanta Divorce Law Group.
The addition of Powers represents a strategic move for the firm as it seeks to strengthen its capabilities in handling contested divorces, child custody disputes, child support matters, legitimation actions, and high-asset cases. Powers credits his prosecutorial experience for developing his trial advocacy and strategic case-building skills, which he now applies to family law practice. "I've prosecuted some of the most difficult cases involving family harm, which helps me guide clients through conflict with clarity and resolve," Powers explained.
Before joining Atlanta Divorce Law Group, Powers operated his own firm, J. Powers Law, LLC, and worked at respected Atlanta-area firms, where he represented clients in complex divorce, custody, and support matters. His approach emphasizes helping families reach resolutions that allow them to move forward positively. "The goal is always to help families reach a true Happily Ever After Divorce, one where fighting ends and everyone can move forward stronger," Powers stated.
The hiring decision reflects the growing need for family law attorneys with specialized experience in domestic violence and child protection matters. As family law cases increasingly involve complex issues of safety and protection, attorneys with backgrounds in criminal prosecution bring valuable perspectives to civil family matters. This development is significant for clients navigating difficult family transitions who require legal representation that understands both the legal and emotional dimensions of domestic conflict.
Atlanta Divorce Law Group, founded by attorney Sara Khaki, operates as a boutique family law firm based in Alpharetta, Georgia, focusing on divorce, custody, support, adoption, and related matters. More information about the firm's services is available at https://atlantadivorcelawgroup.com. The firm's approach emphasizes viewing clients as individuals with stories and futures worth protecting rather than as case files, aiming to transform divorce from a legal transaction into a meaningful turning point for families.
