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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 176 - 180 of 268 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Satish | October 01, 2018

One of the best in business!

Mr. Cairn is an outstanding lawyer. Very corteous, very responsive, Very very quick to turn around documents. I was amazed how he takes care of business! A couple of times he sent me emails with my documents late Sundany nights or weekends. I was pleasently surprised to see his emails in the weekends.... What a hard working lawyer! Prior to contacting Mr. Cairns I did talk to a local lawyer to discuss about my divorce. I felt like I was a deer walking in to Lion's den to be mauled (financially). I did not feel comfortable so I started looking online and Mr. Cairn's name came up with good reviews. I contacted him and he was very quick to response. I can gladly say that he was as responsive on last day of the process as he was on the first day of the process and in between. You can not find this kind of service anywhere. Specially, we all know how gut wrenching process this is! He was very calming and he answered any questions I had. After a couple of emails back and forth I was very comfortable with him. I very very highly recommend his services. He is really a great lawyer. I think his prices are very reasonable. Actually, I was like will I get a good service with such a low price? But he surprised me. He made my filing process painless. I Thank you very much Mr. Cairns.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Thank you so much for your positive feedback.

Posted by millicent | October 01, 2018

divorce

I thought using an online divorce lawyer was going to be complicated,but I think it was the easiest decision I ever made.All the instructions was precise and very understandable.i am very happy with your service and I will recommend it to anybody who wishes to have an easy, quick and hassle free divo...rce

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Thank you very much

Posted by Alie | October 01, 2018

Quick and easy

I didn't believe divorce could be this easy! Seriously, it was quick, painless, and explained very well. The cost is what it is-no hidden fees.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Our fees are very reasonable with no hidden cost. Thank you

Posted by Tanya | October 01, 2018

Honestly the easiest process ever

I spent 300 bucks on another divorce site and when I went to file my papers with the court they were not what I needed. I was devastated! I found Cairrn's law firm and before I sent them a dime I wanted to speak to someone. I called and they answered. They talked me through the process. I sent them m...y money and in less time than they promised (8 weeks) I had my divorce. I am still shoked all I went through. If only I found Cairns first, I would have saved time and money! Thank you so much Cairn's Law firm!

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Good to know that our law firm was helpful.

Posted by Meg | October 01, 2018

Blessed Help

Filing for a divorce was a scary thing not knowing if I could trust a law firm I had found on the internet. I said some prayers and contacted Cairns Law Firm and knew from the very first contact I had made the right decision. Every step I needed to walk thru Mr. Cairns himself and his staff were so... helpful. It was as if they were old friends in one of the darkest times in my life. Their patience...empathy...and knowledge turned this time into one of great ease and at a cost I knew I could afford. Would I recommend Cairns Law Firm...absolutely in a heartbeat! They not only completed this divorce for me in a short time...but also upheld me with encouragement and professionalism. I will never forget the one email from Jim Cairn...encouraging me to hold on...as it was almost over. For that...I am so blessed To have found them. They understood how alone and scary this felt and made it easy to end my marriage and now move on to whatever life may bring. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Cairns Law.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Glad to know that our team was able to meet your expectations.

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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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