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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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 Linda | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Affordable, fast and responsive

My questions were answered within 24 hours, any corrections and updates were handled expeditiously. No fuss, no muss, just the facts and results. Just be aware that they charge for their services like an a la carte menu. So read and plan carefully. I did and there were no surprises.

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

Thank you

Posted by Maria | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Best Lawyer By Far

This was the easiest, fastest, and least painful way to complete the divorce process. Rather than wasting thousands, Attorney Cairns has found a way for the average joe to seek an effiecient, legitiment, and peaceful divorce in the most upfront and least expensive way possible. There is a reason he ...has amazing reviews and no complaints. He gets the job done. When you email questions they usually answer within the hour rather than days and days. I started through a traditional lawyer and she encouraged me to fight and drag it out, (which would make it more expensive) but then when I needed her she would never get back to me. I wanted peace in this process and Jim Cairns made it possible. I will forever be thankful to Attorney Cairns for helping me close this very painful chapter of my life on my terms and in a healthy and peaceful way.

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

Thank you for your beautiful Testimony.

Posted by Rachel | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Couldn't ask for more

I was scared, intimidated and avoiding filing for divorce. I used Cairn's and they were quick to respond to any questions and very helpful. They made this process I was dreading so painless and easy!

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

Divorce can be scary, but you took the first and we were here to help you.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fast, Inexpensive and Stress Free Divorce

If you and your spouse want and agree on a divorce, Mr. Cairns office is the firm to go with. Getting a divorce is one of the most difficult things you will go through, however, the service made the experience as painless as possible and takes much of the stress about the situation away. The process... is simple. The initial intake is online and you are contacted immediately. Directions for each step in the process are clear, easy to follow and adhere to the exact guidelines posted on the website and in the follow up emails. I also chose to obtain a settlement agreement, which was prepared exactly as I requested. I chose the Rush Service and everything was completed quickly and ahead of the scheduled time line. I filed the last week of August 2016 and received all final paperwork the first week of December 2016, less than 3.5 months. If the two of you agree and are both willing to sign the paperwork, this is the lawyer you want to make a painful situation as easy to follow as possible. I am so pleased I went with Mr. Cairns firm, and grateful for the fast, efficient, low cost services that saved us thousands of dollars and eliminated additional added stress had this not been completed so quickly. Many thanks to Mr. Cairns and his team for allowing me the way to close this sad chapter in my life in the least painful, efficient and cost-effective way possible.

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

Wow, thank you for your testimony.

Posted by Zebadiah | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

It was easy as 1,2,3 I needed to file for divorce And james david cairns law Walked me through it step by step And found me the lowest rate available. I would recommend that if you need a uncontested divorce or even a normal divorce. David's your man

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

Great News!

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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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