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

1503 Client Reviews

Showing 141 - 145 of 428 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Carmen | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Easy AND affordable

The easiest divorce process. I tried doing it on my own and found the process a bit complicated. I paid a small fee and everything was handled. I thought the price was too good to be true, but it wasn’t. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! No hidden fees like many other locations.

James Cairns

Replied last October 15, 2020

Hello Carmen, " Too good to be true" is what we want to hear. We try to make things as easy and affordable as possible. Thank you for HIGHLY recommending us!

Posted by ANGEL KINGDOM | October 14, 2020

Client

Thank you! You're an amazing law firm. You are very communicative with your clients. Your services are very easy to follow and very reasonable. Even with the pandemic, you followed through with the divorce for me. Thank you again!

James Cairns

Replied last October 14, 2020

Angel, Thank you for your kind words. We pride ourselves on good communication, as well as the ease of the process, even during a pandemic! You are welcome!

Posted by Michael | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Took a little longer than expected, but I filed during covid-19 shutdown.

I hired my lawyer during covid-19. They were very prompt with emails back and forth. They send detailed emails with pdf for you to print out sign and notarized then send back to them within weeks you are divorced! I highly recommend and the price is pretty reasonable. Simple and sweet if your divorce... is broken and you are both eye to eye with going through a divorce. Another note my custody was done prior to the divorce.

James Cairns

Replied last October 14, 2020

Hello Michael, Thank you for taking the time to review our services! We are so glad that everything went to plan during this experience in your life. The pandemic has been very difficult for us all. We are happy it did not have an adverse effect on your working with our firm. "Simple and sweet" are words we want to hear!

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Awesome Service during Pandemic

Going through a divorce is never expected and can be challenging with what to do with property, life insurance, custody and all the things that can go with it. Cairns Law made this process smooth and explained everything along the way. I would definitely recommend their uncontested divorce.

James Cairns

Replied last October 14, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to review our services! We are happy to know that you had a positive experience with our firm during this challenging time in your life and things went smoothly for you. That is what we want to hear!

Posted by Manuela | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent work

excellent work, always on the lookout and solving any questions, fair price, I recommend them 100% they made my divorce procedures very easy and fast, thank you very much

James Cairns

Replied last October 14, 2020

Hello, Manuela, A 100% recommendation is what we want to hear. Thank you so much. We are glad that you found everything Fast and easy!

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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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