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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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

1497 Client Reviews

Showing 106 - 110 of 205 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by John | October 02, 2018

Legal Form of Business

Jim took did a great job explaining the pros and cons of my options for the legal form of my business. Thanks to his experience as a corporate lawyer, his research into my industry, and his overall thoroughness, I feel I got the best guidance possible.

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Glad to see that my experience and guidance helped you with your divorce.

Posted by Angela | October 02, 2018

Headache free divorce!

Jim Cairns made it so easy and stress free to file and complete my divorce. Any questions I had during the process were promptly answered and everything was thoroughly explained to me. There are SO many stresses to ending a marriage and moving on, I am so thankful that the actual divorce itself was ...the easiest part of it all. My (now ex) husband is currently serving a long sentence in prison and I was afraid that would complicate things when it came to the divorce but Mr. Cairns walked me through every step and I am still amazed at how easy it all was. I can't thank him enough!

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Great news. Happy for you that you were able to accomplished your divorced.

Posted by Devany | October 02, 2018

Thank you James Cairns Law Offices!

The Cairns Law Offices recently handled my divorce. They kept me informed every step of the way through email and mail. Everything I needed to do was explained very clearly. The divorce process took less then three months from start to finish. I'm very pleased with everything they did for me. The cos...t, $148 for an uncontested divorce with no custody issues, is unbeatable. They followed through on every single thing they told me would happen. The process was fast and simple. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a simple, hassle free divorce. I couldn't be happier with the service I received. They made a very difficult time in my life more bearable. Thank you James Cairns and everyone in your office.

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Thank you for recommending our law firm. Happy to know that we helped you thru your process.

Posted by Sandy | October 02, 2018

Dependable

This office has went above and beyond what was expected just to get my divorce final. The responses to my questions were super fast. I couldn't ask for a better attorny or service.

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Good to know that our law firm went above and beyond for you.

Posted by Patricia | October 02, 2018

THE BEST FOR UNCONTESTED DIVORCES!!

If you are one of those individuals who is afraid of online scams...Cairns Law Offices will take that fear away!!...I researched many online "cheap" lawyers for my uncontested no fault divorce and found that all of them were mostly a scam...This law firm is absolutely THE BEST if you want a quick, un...contested divorce...My ex and I were able to come to agreements from custody, visitations, possessions, etc..No messy lawyers, no court hearings..I honestly can't promote them enough because not only did they make my divorce easy for me, but they also made the emotional part even better...No hassles...They were on top of their game and they notified me BEFORE I even had a chance to call and follow up on things with them!!...To everyone at Cairns Law Office, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my divorce somewhat of a pleasant experience :)

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Thank you very much for your testimony.

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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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