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

1496 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Family

Posted by Tymika | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Happy Customer

I was able to file for my divorce with out any hassle. Communicate via email as long as you have your information and complete exaclty what the law firm ask. You will be Free as a Bird. Thank You

James Cairns

Replied last May 15, 2019

Thank you

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent

if you are filing an uncontested divorce, this is the easiest and quickest way to file. The website is very easy to navigate and as long as you read and follow the instructions as directed, you can get a no hassle uncontested divorce. The cost involved is up to your preference. I chose the fastest ...service. My request was filed with the court 8/29 and granted 9/14. I highly recommend James Carins Law Office.

James Cairns

Replied last October 03, 2018

Wonderful to know that our website was easy for you.

Posted by Pittsburgh | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Actually understands what "amicable" is

Mr. Cairns was a breath of fresh air to me and my husband. My husband originally hired an attorney that ended up costing $3,000 and produced no work that fit our needs because she did not understand what amicable meant. She did not spell our names correctly, put a different client's child custody arr...angement in our agreement, and did not listen to him when he told her he wanted to provide for me and his child in certain ways. It seems as though her family law practice was geared to take advantage of men going through a divorce... the opposite of what Mr. Cairns is offering. I am so happy I found this attorney, it helped me and my child tremendously, plus was completely affordable. This man has good ethics!

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

Sorry to hear that you lost your time, money and patience. Glad to see that we got you in the right direction that you needed.

Posted by Tammy | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Fast and inexpensive

I paid the money, followed the directions, sent the forms back and waited. It was done sooner than I expected, and I got my name changed back as well.

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

One of the services that we offer is a name change. Glad to know that you were able to use this service 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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