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

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Posted by Bernie | October 01, 2018

Quick & Painless

I highly recommend Cairn Law office. The whole process was easy as pie. I was informed every step of the way and excited to get an email. I knew that an email meant progress was being made. I felt very stress free as far a the legal process goes.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Good to hear that we were able to reduce your stress.

Posted by Tracey | October 01, 2018

Simple and Stress Free

This has been a very positive experience. Thank you for the responsive communication to all of my questions and for making something that is already stressful light. I would readily recommend your service to anyone that values excellent customer service and peace of mind.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Thank you very much for choosing our law firm.

Posted by David | October 01, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Thank you so much for making my divorce fast and painless

If anybody needs an affordable divorce that is quick and easy I would not hesitate to call this lawyer. He was so pleasant to deal with and he took care of my divorce needs like a true professional. I am just a regular guy who needed an affordable divorce and David came through exactly how his websit...e said it would. Thank you Mr. Cairns from the bottom of my heart.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Thank you for trusting our law firm, best of luck to you.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Recently divorced from Cairns

Quick fast and easy was notified all the way I will recommend them to everyone , my marriage was more painful then this divorce thank you cairns !!!

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

We know that marriage and divorce and be difficult. Glad to know that we were here to help you thru this process.

Posted by Debora | October 01, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Easiest and cheapest way to get a divorce!!!!

April of 2012 I paid a lawyer in person for this divorce. By September of 2014 it still wasn't even filled. A week or two after Thanksgiving of 2014 I emailed Mr. Cairns about getting a divorce. I also had something I needed a different lawyer for has part of my divorce. Mr. Cairns started the proces...s of getting the information for my divorce and attached a name of a lawyer that could handle what else I needed to do. He did in no way tell me to us this lawyer, he just gave me the name of one that could handle it. Well not it is the beginning of February 2015, less than 3 months and I am divorced!!! Mr. Cairns makes the process so easy, telling you step by step what to do. You don't have to go to a lawyer's office and hope they do what you pay them to do. Mr. Cairns starts from day 1 of getting your information. Anyone and I mean Anyone I know that is talking about getting a divorce I will tell them about Mr. Cairns and get them the site. He is amazing! This all cost less than I paid the other lawyer to do. I really believe this would be the cheapest and easiest way to get divorced. Thank you Mr. Cairns. :)

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Thank you very much.

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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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