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 Abraham | October 02, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Best of the Best

No doubt in my mind to recommend Mr. Cairns to anyone because he did an excellent job for me. My divorce process was very quick and easy which I still cannot believe. I am still surprised how he got it done. I highly recommend Attorney Cairns to anyone who is trying to file for divorce because he'...s the only Attorney that can get it done faster.

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Thank you, you did all the work. You followed the instructions to the letter and we did the rest.

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

EASY DIVORCE

ATTORNEY CAIRNS WAS SO EASY TO WORK WITH. I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS GOING INTO THIS, HOWEVER I COULD NOT HAVE HAD A SMOOTHER EXPERIENCE. IT WAS A QUICK PROCESS, AND I WAS KEPT IN THE LOOP DURING THE WHOLE DIVORCE PROCESS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING ATTORNEY CAIRNES .

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Good to see that we were able to calm you down during the whole entire process.

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

Money Well Spent

Excellent all the way around. From when i mailed my signed notarized paperwork to my divorce being granted was only 10 days. I am ready to begin my new life. Very simple and quick process. I can't say enough good things about Attorney Jim Cairns. Thank You!!

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Thank you very much.

Posted by Krystal | October 02, 2018

Greatest Day Of My Life!!!

It's was easy to fill out. And any questions I had before I began He was right there to help no matter how many question's I asked. I am very pleased with my out come.

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Good to know that our team was able to answer any question you may have had.

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

Lightning fast Divorce!!

When I first saw the Cairns ad for such a speedy, low cost divorce, I thought to myself that it HAD TO BE too good to be true, but after initially speaking to Atty Jim Cairns, I decided to give it a shot - and let me tell you, I'm very glad I did!! Every promise he made about length of time, processe...s, etc has been fulfilled 110%!! The only negative I encountered, was that even though I paid for the fastest and highest priced package they offered, I was 'nickle and dimed' for forgetting to enclose a form that I felt should have been included in my package from the beginning. It wasn't a hidden charge, though - they were very up front about it - it was just a tad frustrating to me....But I do understand why it works the way it does. I would absolutely recommend this firm to my friends, with the utmost confidence that they would be satisfied with the service(s).

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Thank you for taking a chance on our law firm. I'm glad we were able to help you out with your divorce.

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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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