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

1496 Client Reviews

Showing 61 - 65 of 281 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Reda | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

the best ever

His office is very good he's very good he's the best always answer you when you need him thank you so much

James Cairns

Replied last March 26, 2021

Reda, Thank you for your kind words. We are more than happy to have been of help to you. Best of luck in your future.

Posted by Natosha | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Easy, Fast, Reliable, Friendly & Professional

I’m the Power of Attorney for a friend of mine. After filing for divorce, he was put in an unfortunate position where he thought he would not be able to continue the process. It took him a few weeks to be able to, but he eventually contacted Cairns Law Offices to inform them of his situation. They n...ot only got back to him within 24 hrs. of receiving his correspondence, but they contacted me the same day as well to let me know that his predicament would not be a hindrance. Along with that phone call, I got a few follow up calls & emails to keep me abreast of the progress of the divorce as well. The divorce went through in the timeframe they gave us. Actually, a day, or two earlier. I also received the hard copy of the notarized divorce decree within 3 days of receiving the email that the divorce was finalized. This is my first time being a Power of Attorney & having to handle anything like this for anyone. Cairns Law Offices’ understanding, attentiveness & professionalism are unmatched. They did EVERYTHING & that made it easy for me & helped keep my friend’s mind at ease the entire time. Thanks again & again, Cairns Law Offices.... for EVERYTHING!

James Cairns

Replied last March 26, 2021

Natosha, We can't thank you enough for your kind words. We certainly understand that there can be hurdles when going through a divorce and that is why we do all that we can to help our clients get to the finish line. It was a pleasure to be able to work with you directly and it is nice to know that there are genuine people such as yourself who are kind enough to lend a hand in a time of need. We wish your friend all the best in this new chapter of his life. Thank you both for putting your trust and faith into what we do.

Posted by Stormy | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Quick and Easy

I was able to get everything done over the internet and was able to pay for expedited service to make sure my paperwork got to the courts as quickly as possible after my waiting period the paperwork was easy to fill our and follow.

James Cairns

Replied last January 22, 2021

Thank you for your review, Tiffany. I am glad that you found our process to be a swift one. Enjoy this new chapter in your life!

Posted by Cheryl | January 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Efficient and easy to follow

This law office made things very easy to follow. They outline step by step what needs to be done and when. I had no questions and was kept up to date with what they received and when. I would definitely recommend this law firm for a straight forward easy divorce.

James Cairns

Replied last January 19, 2021

Hello Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. I'm pleased to hear you found our process "very easy". Thank you for recommending us.

Posted by Kesha | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent service

When I first reached out to Cairns law firm I was skeptical, first because I didn’t believe it would be as simple as they explained and with a cost that I could afford. I was able to quiet quick responses with any questions that I’d had as well as quick feedback when there was some I needed to respon...d too. Overall my divorce is final thanks to them. It made a trying time a lot less painful.

James Cairns

Replied last December 23, 2020

Kesha, Thank you for taking the leap of faith and putting your trust in our firm to get the job done. Congratulations on a new beginning!

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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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