Jim Powers is a seasoned Georgia divorce and family law attorney with over 10 years of trial and litigation experience. He represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, and complex family law matters, providing a consistent courtroom presence and strategic guidance in each case.
Jim earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law and began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in several Georgia judicial circuits. In this capacity, he prosecuted felony, domestic violence, and child protection cases, gaining substantial experience in high-stakes litigation and developing a comprehensive understanding of legal issues that frequently intersect with family law.
Before joining Atlanta Divorce Law Group, Jim practiced at several prominent Atlanta law firms, representing clients in divorce, child custody, child support, and high-asset family law cases. Most recently, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, further refining his trial advocacy and negotiation skills.
Jim currently focuses his practice on guiding clients through complex family transitions with clarity, diligence, and practical advice. He is recognized for thorough preparation, direct communication, and a commitment to assisting clients in navigating challenging legal decisions with confidence and pragmatism.
Outside his legal practice, Jim enjoys spending time with his 3 dogs, hiking, playing pool, and watching movies and television. In recent years, he has also renewed his interest in reading and writing, pursuits that contribute to his thoughtful and measured approach to his work.
Juris Doctor, University of Georgia School of Law
Bachelor of Arts in English, Michigan State University
We worked with Jim Powers on a very complicated custody arrangement that had many moving legal parts. Jim provided great guidance that led to a favorable settlement. I have no reservation recommending Jim.
Jim is amazing, efficient and knows his stuff. He cares about you, the situation and the outcome. I would hire him again in a second. If you’re not using Jim Powers, then you are missing out.
After working with multiple attorneys during a high-conflict divorce involving children, I can say without hesitation that Jim Powers stood apart from everyone else. What made him exceptional wasn’t just his knowledge of family law—it was his willingness to act when action was required. In high-conflict cases, there’s a big difference between lawyers who try to manage the tension and those who are prepared to push issues that genuinely need pushing. He never hid behind delay, avoidance, or empty reassurances. When court was the right move, he wasn’t afraid of it—and that mattered. He was strategic, clear-headed, and focused on outcomes, especially where the well-being of my kids was concerned. He explained options plainly, set realistic expectations, and didn’t shy away from hard conversations. Most importantly, he advocated with conviction, not just paperwork. If you’re dealing with a difficult divorce—especially one involving custody or a high-conflict dynamic—and you need an attorney who is calm, capable, and unafraid to stand firm in court, I would strongly recommend Jim Powers. Having him in my corner made a real difference.
Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia
Georgia divorce and family law attorney with over a decade of trial and litigation experience
Former Assistant District Attorney
Former Associate Attorney
Family are the ones you can turn to for anything.
I was raised Catholic for a while. I’m the second oldest of 7 kids: 3 brothers and 3 sisters. 2 of my brothers are biological, and the third joined our family as a teenager. My dad lives with 2 of my sisters, and everyone except one of my younger brothers and me still lives in Michigan. That brother is in Arizona.
My wife and I have 3 wonderful dogs and no plans for children of our own. We love our 5 nephews and 2 nieces to bits and get to spoil them often. We’ve been together for 13 years and married for 7.
Unfortunately, my father divorcing my mother. He was convinced he would lose the children to my mother, who had substance abuse and mental health issues, so he waited until my youngest sister turned 18. Everyone is happier without her in our lives.
As a divorce attorney, I had a lovely experience with a couple that was simply done fighting. The wife hired me, and we drew up the paperwork. After a few minor changes requested by her husband, the divorce—ending a 10+ year marriage—was finalized within a few months. Both parties are now happily married to other people; I know because I handled the wife’s prenup sometime later.
Our experienced Atlanta, Georgia divorce and family lawyers understand that divorce may be a complicated, emotional time for you. Many important decisions need to be made that consider your current situation as well as your future.
An attorney can work to help you emerge from your divorce in a better financial, legal, and personal situation than you may have imagined. Call today to schedule a consultation.
