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.

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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

1490 Client Reviews

Showing 166 - 170 of 205 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent lawyer and team

I am an abused husband of 16 years. when I finally found the strength and help I needed to leave I lost everything but the clothes on my back, my cell, and the truck I escaped in last summer. It took me 6 months to go from homeless to a state that I had a bed to sleep in and in that time I scraped a ...little money together. Last spring I used my cell at work to search the Internet and found the Cairns III team. My uncontested divorce expressed thru the system in 96 days. No fuss, fast, the team politely explained the system to me and they located the quickest courthouse to get me free of the monsters influence. I got my son to get his mother to sign the paperwork and let me go, and since she already moved her bang buddy into the house a week after I left and her cousins family into the back shortly after that, there was enough pressure for there not to be any issues. The cairns III team was prepared anyway just in case tho and what could and couldn't be done was carefully explained to me. Good people. At the end of last Friday the divorce was finalized in court and papers mailed. So fast it left the monsters head spinning and agitated at the loss of power to the point her second bang buddy had to tell her stfu according to my son. Now if only she would get deported back to the Philippines life would be great. Thanks Cairns III team for taking care of this old man in his time of need.

James Cairns

Replied last September 27, 2018

I'm sorry to hear about your battle. You took the first step, we were there for you to get you to the finish line.

Posted by Ana | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent service

Filing for divorce was very scary but this law firm made it so easy thank you so much for your and service

James Cairns

Replied last September 26, 2018

Glad to know we helped you thru this process.

Posted by Marjorie | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Online no fault divorce

I applied for a divorce and wanted my maiden name back. I completed all the paperwork on line. Followed the simple instructions and within about a month it was done. I am truly happy and very satisfied with the services.

James Cairns

Replied last September 26, 2018

Glad to know that all the services you requested were honored.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

James was able to explain the different sides of the divorce to me. What I could do and how to go about it. He was very clear and concise. Very easy to talk to.

James Cairns

Replied last September 26, 2018

Glad to know that I was able to help you.

Posted by Heather | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Affordable divorce.

I hired the Cairns Law Firm to represent me in my divorce. It was a relief to be able to not miss work. I called a couple other attorneys and they wanted between $2,500. and $3 500. retainer fees for an uncontested divorce. My divorce was quick and easy. It cost $619.00 for the "Rush" service.

James Cairns

Replied last September 26, 2018

Excellent!! Our service save you money.

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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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