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โจ About
About Jim Jr
For over 40 years, Jim Peterson has focused his practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, support modifications, as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Jim's prior work experience includes working for a large firm handling complicated corporate litigation. This provided him with the invaluable experience, knowledge and skill necessary to handle complex divorce cases involving significant assets and family businesses.
Additionally, Jim has substantial trial experience (both jury and non-jury) and has argued numerous landmark cases before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. Jim's clients often come as referrals from other attorneys and former clients who know and respect his professional reputation.
Jim has been named to Atlanta Magazine's prestigious Super Lawyers list for the last 15 years, being recognized as one of the top 5% divorce attorneys in Georgia. He has also been named as a member of the "Georgia Elite" by Georgia Trend Magazine every year since 2008.
Jim is a cyclist, runner and triathlete. His accomplishments include competing in numerous marathons, century bike races, 4 Ironman Triathlons, and 3 Half-Ironman Triathlons.
โ๏ธ Practice Areas
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Divorce
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Family Law
Credentials & Experience
๐ Education
Mississippi College School of Law
J.D. (1984)
Appalachian State University
B.A. (1980)
๐ Bar Admissions
Atlanta Bar Association
Member
Current
Member
Lawyers Club of Atlanta
Member
Current
Member
Old War Horse Club
Member
Current
Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Member
Member
๐ผ Professional Experience
The Peterson Firm 1988 - Current
๐ Awards & Recognition
Top Attorneys in Georgia
Super Lawyers Magazine
Georgia Legal Elite
Georgia Trend Magazine
Client Choice Award
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