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

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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

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Posted by Isaiah | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great courteous and caring.

Very quick response time. Answered all email correspondence promptly and made me feel important. It was a really easy process and quick. Was divorced in less than a month.

James Cairns

Replied last June 27, 2019

Glad to know that our team made you feel important.

Posted by Judith | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

James Cairns lived up to everything that was stated on the web sight my divorce was done in a matter of weeks as promised Thank you

James Cairns

Replied last June 27, 2019

Thank you.

Posted by Jackie | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Recently divorced

Very professional, very fast and extremely affordable! My divorce was so fast I couldn’t believe it. It was literally less than two weeks. Absolutely amazing! I had two questions, each time they answered my email lightning fast. The instructions they give you are straightforward and very simple. I’m... so happy I went with them, I thought it was too good to be true. Five stars for sure!

James Cairns

Replied last June 27, 2019

Happy to know that our instruction help you reach your goal.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Easy-peasy

It was so simple and easy to get this divorce. Everything was explained step-by-step. I didn't have to go to an office or anything. And it was done in a reasonable amount of time for a reasonable price. I couldnt be happier.

James Cairns

Replied last June 27, 2019

Good to know that our affordable prices and step by step process made it easy for you.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer and office

He was extremely nice and sensitive to the subject at hand. Very helpful and made things very clear and instructions were extremely easy to follow. If you had any questions I always felt comfortable to reach out to him. I would definitely use him in the future if I need to. He made sure to email all ...paperwork for you to print off very easy and no wait time for it to come in the mail. I could not be any happier with his practice and his professionalism.

James Cairns

Replied last June 27, 2019

Thank you very much for your honesty. Best of luck in the future.

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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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