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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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

1503 Client Reviews

Showing 121 - 125 of 292 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Tori | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Friendly, quick, easy to deal with

My lawyer was very helpful, explained everything in a manner that was easy to understand. Little work was needed by me, they had handled everything else. I chose the quicker rate, which is a bit more costly, but absolutely worth it... I was so excited to get the papers in the mail. The lawyers a...lso stay in contact

James Cairns

Replied last April 23, 2020

Tori, Thank you for putting the faith in our firm. We do all that we can to help you every step of the way. Enjoy this new chapter of your life!

Posted by Deborah | March 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great Service!

Hired Mr Cairns law firm to expedite my non contestant divorce. Very professional service and everything went as promised from start to finish. Divorce was actually completed before scheduled time frame which is very much appreciated. I will gladly recommend Mr Cairns services when a need arises.

James Cairns

Replied last March 19, 2020

Deborah, Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to do all that we can to make this a fast and simple process for you. Congratulations to a new beginning!

Posted by Oluwole | March 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Effective

He was very effective and prompt to reply to my messages. The divorce was done within the time frame and which was worth commending. The only bad side is that I haven't received the original copy 8 days after . Still waiting for it.

James Cairns

Replied last March 11, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to review our firm. I am glad to know that your divorce was completed quickly. We wish you all the best moving forward. I am sorry that you have not received your divorce decree yet, however, once the decree leaves our office we are at the mercy of the US Postal Service to provide the service we paid for. Also, we give you several opportunities to select to have your divorce decree mailed to you via priority mail with tracking and elected not to have that service. No worries, we can always order a new decree from the court for you should the need arise.

Posted by Matthew | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional!!

Attorney Cairns and his staff made filing my divorce so easy and at a great price! Very professional

James Cairns

Replied last February 28, 2020

Hi Matthew, Thank you for your kind review! We are all more than happy to have been of help to you through this process. Congratulations to a new beginning!

Posted by Ashton | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

My lawyer filed my divorce in a quick and timely manner and made everything very easy to follow.

James Cairns

Replied last January 30, 2020

Ashton, Thank you for your positive feedback. We strive to work as efficiently as possible.

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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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