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

1490 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 22 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Natosha | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Easy, Fast, Reliable, Friendly & Professional

I’m the Power of Attorney for a friend of mine. After filing for divorce, he was put in an unfortunate position where he thought he would not be able to continue the process. It took him a few weeks to be able to, but he eventually contacted Cairns Law Offices to inform them of his situation. They n...ot only got back to him within 24 hrs. of receiving his correspondence, but they contacted me the same day as well to let me know that his predicament would not be a hindrance. Along with that phone call, I got a few follow up calls & emails to keep me abreast of the progress of the divorce as well. The divorce went through in the timeframe they gave us. Actually, a day, or two earlier. I also received the hard copy of the notarized divorce decree within 3 days of receiving the email that the divorce was finalized. This is my first time being a Power of Attorney & having to handle anything like this for anyone. Cairns Law Offices’ understanding, attentiveness & professionalism are unmatched. They did EVERYTHING & that made it easy for me & helped keep my friend’s mind at ease the entire time. Thanks again & again, Cairns Law Offices.... for EVERYTHING!

James Cairns

Replied last March 26, 2021

Natosha, We can't thank you enough for your kind words. We certainly understand that there can be hurdles when going through a divorce and that is why we do all that we can to help our clients get to the finish line. It was a pleasure to be able to work with you directly and it is nice to know that there are genuine people such as yourself who are kind enough to lend a hand in a time of need. We wish your friend all the best in this new chapter of his life. Thank you both for putting your trust and faith into what we do.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fast and Easy Process

Great communication and made the process as stress free as possible. Would recommend to anyone going through a divorce

James Cairns

Replied last January 19, 2021

Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you found our process "stress-free". Thank you for the recommendation.

Posted by Carmen | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Respectful and Fast

I am very pleased with the services of this law firm. After trying a couple of do it yourself kits with poor instructions and hiring a lawyer that ended up stealing the money and lied about submitting paper. I was directed to Mr. Cairns. Everything was clear from the beginning no hidden fees and clea...r simple instructions. Nancy and the rest of the staff help me with every questions. They also provided emotional support and assure me that everything will be okay. I am so thankful first to God for guiding me to them and then to the firm for being helpful and honest. Thank you

James Cairns

Replied last October 15, 2020

Hello Carmen, I am sorry that you had the prior experience with the other law firm that you did. I am pleased to know that the handling of your case at my firm went so well. " Helpful and honest" is how it should always be.

Posted by J | October 02, 2018

Get your money's worth!

Attorney Cairns is professional, quick and caring. He made me feel like a person, and not just another case in a file. I was always informed about my case, and was never left guessing as to what was going to happen next. The explanations given were clear and easy to follow, which really helped, be...cause I was under a lot of stress and had a hard time keeping up with myself. His fees are more than reasonable. I really got my money's worth, which says a lot, especially in these hard economic times.

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

I understand that divorce is not easy, I been there myself. Glad to know that we were able to help you.

Posted by Maryann | October 02, 2018

Thank You!

Mr. Cairns was extremely professional, he geninuely seemed to care about my well-being, offering me support as well as advice to help ensure my over-all experience was as painless as possible. I would highly recommend Mr. Cairns to anyone seeking the type of services his office provides.

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Thank you very much

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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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