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.

PA divorces. File online now with The Divorce Wizard in 5 minutes. No travel. All costs included.

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 Char | October 02, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

So happy and relieved that I found mypadivorcelawyer.com

I thought that the price was too good to be true, but he really did get my divorce done FAST for only $199. Very responsive and always let me know what was going on before I had to ask. I really needed a good, inexpensive attorney and thank goodness I found one. Great!

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Excellent!!

Posted by Ian | October 02, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

A simple, easy and informative process!

The divorce services provided by Cairns Law Offices were extremely simple and easy to get through. The overall procedure saved me thousands of dollars and was processed in a very short amount of time. I would highly recommend going through a divorce to consider using the law office!

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Our process helped you saved money that's great to know.

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2018

Remarkable!!

Mr. Cairns made the whole process very simple. He explained everything that I had questions about quickly and expediantly. He kept me abreast of how things were progressing without me even asking and everything was performed in a very professional manner. The whole process took less time than expe...cted even though I was out of state and had to do all paperwork through the mail. Mr. Cairns definitely over-delivered and I am thankful that I found him. Thank you Mr. Cairns!!!

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Wonderful to know that our process worked in your favor.

Posted by Lisa | October 02, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

My divorce lawyer

From the time that I first found the website of this lawyer, I was hopeful that it wasn't a scam because it seemed that his services and prices were too good to be true! But, to my excitement, Mr. Cairns delivered everything promised on his website. He answered any questions I had through emails, a...lmost immediately EVERY time. His services, and my participation in them were easy to follow and quickly handled. Divorce is a stressful thing and Mr.Cairns found a way to provide a service that was smooth, simple, and satisfying!

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Our website is truly wonderful and we do deliver with every case we take on.

Posted by Eric | October 02, 2018

Very pleasantly surprised!

I really needed somebody that I could talk to about my situation. I really didn't want to go to court or have to go to a law office, for that matter. I have never heard of an online lawyer, but this is the perfect solution for me. I got to talk to an attorney who really helped explain things to me, ...then I just filled out an online form (which was very informative, actually) and in about 5 minutes I was on my way. At first I thought it was too good to be true, but now I think it's the way things always should have been done! I highly recommend Cairns Law Offices!

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Glad to hear and see that our process worked for 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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