James David Cairns III

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James David Cairns III

also known as Cairns Law Offices

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 30 years

Uncontested divorce Lawyer at Erie, PA
Practice Areas: Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation

3433 West Lake Road, Erie, PA

About James

Biography

PA Divorces. File online now with The Divorce Wizard in 5 minutes. No Travel. ALL costs included.

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PA Divorces. File online now with The Divorce Wizard in 5 minutes. No Travel. ALL costs included.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Uncontested Divorce 70%

70%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Simple, uncontested PA divorce

30%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 30 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Cairns Law Offices

3433 West Lake Road, Erie, PA, 16506

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Cairns Law Offices

3945 Forbes Avenue, Suite 185, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213

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Cairns Law Offices

744 South Street, Suite 33, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

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James David Cairns III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

1497 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 67 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Magdeline Cabanzo | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Awesome & fast

I was a bit nervous at first, due to sounded too good to be true, and i did a bit of research ... took me over a wk to make the decision but today i am so glad i did. The process was under 6wks and i am now divorced. No issues whatsoever, what they promise they do. Fast and accurate. I paid for the r...used service 4 to 6 wks $369 mine was like 4 wks, you cant beat this. Thank you so much cairns office you guys rock!!!

James Cairns

Replied last September 25, 2018

Thank you for taking the first step, it was a pleasure working with you.

Posted by Shana | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

So easy

At first I was uneasy about this process- simply because it was so cheap however the reviews I read said it was worth it and incredible. As I was going through the online application I found grammatical and spelling errors. When I called the company to see if it was legit I advised of some of the err...ors. The woman I spoke to was great, very kind and thankful. I was still very hesitant, mostly because of the errors I was finding now. Regardless, I still had a good feeling so I went with it. I filed for divorce. Paid my fee in full. Everything I was told that would happen happened.. and it happened in the timeframe given. I hope to never divorce again but I know if I do this is where I will turn. I would recommend this law firm to any and everyone out there. It was far beyond excellent and exceeded my expectations. If you have any doubt or hesitation just don’t. It’s legit.

James Cairns

Replied last September 24, 2018

Thank you. We always recommend double check everything on the website before submitted the complaint. But glad the everything went well for you.

Posted by Janet | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Fair Priced, Professional, and Excellent Service

I want to start off by saying, "Cairns Law firm was everything I needed it to be and doing it within a reasonable price range." I found Cairns through a search on google. I was looking for a very low cost way to divorce my now x - husband. I was very discouraged with many sites because they on...ly sell the paperwork to be filed in your state/county court. i was responsible for figuring out how to fill the paperwork out and how each section was to be handled. I was lost before i even began. I ultimately lost $450.00 because the emailed documents that I had bought off the website... that I believed was going to go through all the motions for me, did not. I then tried the courthouse library in my county - $4.50 for a packet (that had all the same documents I had just purchased a few months earlier) that at least had a page to advise me of what to do and when to do it. I , again, hit a wall because i would have to pay each individual department that handled my case. I would also have to pay each one of those departments fees. I knew that was not going to be feasible for me. 1. The price was too high and secondly, I still didn't understand the law "jargon" surrounding what I needed to do. I found Cairns Law firm and immediately the frustration/worry was over! I watched the video on their site as to how the process would work. I gave information to start my divorce process. Chose the options that were best for my situation and paid that day in full. Cairns Law firm took over from there. I just followed step- by- step emails as needed. I never had to worry that later I would see more monies being asked of me. I liked knowing everything was easy to understand and nothing hidden. I loved the service because I now could start moving on with my life and not fell weighted/ bogged down in the legal system. I now had Cairns Law firm doing all of the work. I really had peace of mind. I will tell you that if you have an uncontested divorce, like i did. This is by far the most complete and speedy service you will ever find! I have recommended Cairns Law firm to 3 other people. Two of which have gotten their divorces as well. I had no complaints what so ever. I got exactly what the Law firm was claiming they could offer. I experienced every step of the way exactly as the video had informed me. I felt that the price was very cost efficient for the situation I was going through with the separation, etc.

James Cairns

Replied last September 24, 2018

Sorry to hear that you lost some cash in the mist of all. But in the long run, I am very happy that our law firm was able to help you gain a piece of mind.

Posted by Marissa | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Uncontested Divorce in 2 months!!

I've read numerous testimonials about the Divorce services provided by Attorney Cairns, and I'm happy to be among the ranks! My case was an uncontested divorce and I requested the fast service, meaning his office would have everything done within 8 to 12 weeks ( as long as I got everything my spouse ...and I needed to sign back to him in a timely fashion, and I did). In reality I lost 2 weeks because there were some other things going on for me personally. I received everything from Attorney Cairns' June 1st, Got everything back to his office June 22nd, and I received confirmation that my Decree was granted July 24th. The process overall was easy. Attorney Cairns' office made it so easy for me, which I was grateful for, especially with everything else going on. His office was highly professional and answered all of my questions. His fees were exactly as advertised and while I'm grateful I didn't have to pay an arm and leg for my divorce, I truly feel as though the assistance I received and the prompt attention given to my case is worth so much more than I paid. That in its self speaks to Attorney Cairns being trustworthy (its about more than just money for his office) and him being an excellent attorney.

James Cairns

Replied last September 24, 2018

Your kinds words hit our hearts. We try to help all our clients no matter the circumstances.

Posted by Carin | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Everything went exactly as they told me!

I found this business online and was initially skeptical but when I called to verify certain information I was impressed with the honest answers and efficient manner. I was pleasantly surprised to get a real voice on the phone. Everything was handled quickly and clearly. This was important to me as... even though my divorce was not overly emotional for me, it is still a stressful experience. All turned out exactly as explained to me on that initial phone call. Thank you Cairn's!

James Cairns

Replied last September 24, 2018

Wonderful to hear that our customer service team was able to help you an answered any questions you had.

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James David Cairns III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kim Lengert

Uncontested divorce lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Other

"James has an excellent organization that enables him to efficiently and professionally care for his clients."

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Kenneth Milner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are times when a husband or wife decides that a divorce makes sense, but that litigation and bickering do not. That's the time for the person to call James. He handles uncontested divorces, and handles them efficiently."

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John Melaragno

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an honest, straightforward attorney who has built his practice around the efficient representation of those who seek a prompt and economical dissolution of their marriage."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Graduate Fellowship, Mercyhurst College

1988

Dean's List, Indiana University of PA

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Director, Providnet Wealth Management

Associations

2002 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Erie County Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Saylor v Saylor

divorce decree granted

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Education

1995

Cleveland State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Merchyhurst College

MS- Masters

1988

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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