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 151 - 155 of 205 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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

Very fast

James and his team were very helpful from the start with an existing divorce that had stalled due to errors on my part. I filed the required paperwork on 4/22 and received the decree of divorce today 5/10. Thank you James.

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

We know that some clients have open divorces cases. Our law firm can handle those cases as well.

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

Friendly, thorough, and fast

I am very appreciative of the friendly and quick manner in which Cairns Law Offices handled my recent divorce. Everybody was very courteous and thorough in explaining the process, as well as any questions that I had.

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

We try our best to answer all our clients questions no matter how difficult or simple.

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

They are real and not a scam

When I first looked them up they didn't seem real. They had many good reviews no bad ones and I was skeptical, but I now understand why i couldn't find bad reviews. They are actually good and deliver exactly what was promise. You just have to follow their instructions. My divorce was simple no divisi...on of property or kids custody to deal with and the process was smooth. I highly recommend them if you have a simple divorce and can't affort expensive lawyers.

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

Thanks for the positive feedback.

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

divorce

you and your folks did a very smooth divorce at a real good price.It was actually done quicker than you promised,I was very happy with the results.If i need a lawyer in the future i will contact you first.Thanks Jim

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

We greatly appreciated it.

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

Fast and Easy

I would recommend Attorney Cairns for all divorces that are uncontested. The price was right, the instructions were easy to follow. I received my divorce quickly even without paying for the "quick" result. Thank you Attorney Cairns for your expertise in this area.

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

Thank you very much

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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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