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

1490 Client Reviews

Showing 66 - 70 of 267 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jackie | September 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Phillygirl

I'm very pleased with the outstanding work my lawyer James did.From the paperwork to re serve my spouse due to papers being lost by spouse.All my questions and emails answered in a timely manner.All I had to do was sit and wait.Process was fast even due to the pandemic.I definitely recommend...

James Cairns

Replied last March 16, 2022

I'm happy that we could do an outstanding job for you. Thanks for your recommendation!

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Great value

For a no fuss no muss uncontested divorce theres no other way to do it. Very cost effective process. You have to be able to follow directions (which are very very clear) and do minimal leg work of your own. If you can do that and have patience it’s really easy.

James Cairns

Replied last March 16, 2022

No full no muss no problem. I'm happy we could help you in a cost-effective way. Thanks for your review!

Posted by NaeJay | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Absolute best option for a simple, uncontested divorce!

Cairns Law Firm was extremely easy to work with! I was able to obtain affordable & timely settlement agreement, divorce and QDRO filings by simply following a series of clear instructions and completing a few forms, provided by the firm. All of my email questions were addressed by Attorney Cairns a...nd his team, for no extra charge, within 1-2 business days. The whole process was pretty seamless. Attorney Cairns is definitely the man to hire for simple, uncontested divorce services. With their help, I am finally free!

James Cairns

Replied last May 27, 2021

"Hi NaeJay, we are glad to hear you had such a pleasant experience with our firm. It was a pleasure working with you.”

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

He's an excellent attorney. He kept me informed of everything that was going on. I would highly recommend him.

James Cairns

Replied last May 27, 2021

" Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and I am so glad I was able to help you in your time of need."

Posted by vickie | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very pleased

James explained the whole process of my divorce...he made it so convinient to get a divorce .Thank you very much

James Cairns

Replied last May 27, 2021

"I am glad that I was able to explain the process and help you every step of the way. Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you."

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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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