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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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

1501 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 46 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Satta | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Easy and fast

Someone referred me to them and I didn’t regret anything, my process went smooth and fast, price was great,customer service great I would definitely recommend this lawyer.

James Cairns

Replied last October 14, 2020

Hello Satta, I am so happy to read this review, A smooth and fast experience at a fair price along with great customer service is our goal daily! Thank you!

Posted by Gladys | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney

My divorce attorney

I can’t say how professional and how prompt my attorney’s office was they were very professional and very attentive on my case. I highly recommend if your looking for a professional and prompt service with a speedy turn around time this is your team. Definitely recommend their services to anyone who’...s in need of professional staff to work hard for you.

James Cairns

Replied last July 01, 2020

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We do all that we can to get you to the finish line in a prompt fashion.

Posted by Jen | May 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

Contacting an online attorney, I was skeptical. But the ladies on the phone were reassuring, helpful and really nice with helping me go through the divorce process. I found the prices to be decent, especially since I am raising 2 young boys on my own. I did however find some of the paperwork confusin...g. There were just a lot at times and I didn’t understand some of the “names” of the sheets. Some were called the same things but had different meanings. I got an extra charge the one time because I got some papers and met with my ex to have him sign them only to be told that I didn’t get this other set set signed first. It wasn’t my fault but I paid the extra fee anyway. I received the other paperwork after I sent in the ones that my ex signed. So then I had to re-meet him an hour away to get these other papers signed. Everything went really smooth with my ex signing. We had an uncontested divorce and he was willing to sign over the house to me. Attorney Cairns and his team did a great job and everything was done super fast and I couldn’t be more happier. I am thankful for them and I highly, highly recommend them.

Posted by CAITLIN | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great Experience

Cairns' office was wonderful and they walked me through every step of the way! The expedited service is completely worth it!

James Cairns

Replied last April 23, 2020

Caitlin, We are here to do just that, help you get through it every step of the way. Thank you for putting your faith into what we do.

Posted by Matthew | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional!!

Attorney Cairns and his staff made filing my divorce so easy and at a great price! Very professional

James Cairns

Replied last February 28, 2020

Hi Matthew, Thank you for your kind review! We are all more than happy to have been of help to you through this process. Congratulations to a new beginning!

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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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