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.

PA divorces. File online now with The Divorce Wizard in 5 minutes. No travel. All costs included.

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

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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 256 - 260 of 267 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Carin | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Everything went exactly as they told me!

I found this business online and was initially skeptical but when I called to verify certain information I was impressed with the honest answers and efficient manner. I was pleasantly surprised to get a real voice on the phone. Everything was handled quickly and clearly. This was important to me as... even though my divorce was not overly emotional for me, it is still a stressful experience. All turned out exactly as explained to me on that initial phone call. Thank you Cairn's!

James Cairns

Replied last September 24, 2018

Wonderful to hear that our customer service team was able to help you an answered any questions you had.

Posted by Mary | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Law Firm

Thank you, thank you!! I will definitely refer you to anyone who is in need of a divorce. You and your office were very professional and explained the process in detail. It was very easy and no stress for me.

James Cairns

Replied last September 24, 2018

We know how divorces can be stressful. Glad our services were here to help you make it easier.

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Difficult made Easy with Cairn's Law Firm!

Sadly I experienced a second divorce. I was unable to use my original lawyer because he passed away and the firm abruptly shut down, so I reached out to Cairn's. Courteous customer service and extremely responsive to my emails (even at 1am...believe it or not...but believe it.) The turnaround was ex...act for the divorce too! Filed in April, Decree in Late July. What I liked most was that there were no hidden fees. Instructions for filing and payment options were very clear. This was the easiest process I hope to never use again...but if I do...I'll use Cairn's.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

It took me 10 years to finally decide that enough was enough. Then one night around 10 pm I found James Cairns site on my laptop and in 15 minutes on February 24, 2015 I pressed enter and my divorce proceedings began. It was easy! Mr. Cairns made the entire process simple. In today's world of tec...hnology we actually never met and all of my questions were answered via email. I have already told many people about his site and would recommend his services to anyone who is contemplating divorce. Mr. Cairns is 100% trustworthy and will be there for you every step of the way. Happy to say my divorce was granted July 20, 2015! That is only 5 months and there are no words to express how excited I am to begin a new chapter in my life! Thank you James Cairns, it's been a pleasure doing business with you and I thank you very much! And to anyone who is torn about how to proceed with divorce, James Cairns, esq. is the man for you, I promise you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Karen | March 05, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

I would recommend Cairns Law Firm to anyone who needs an inexpensive, uncontested, fast divorce

Attorney Cairns responded very quickly after I sent all the necessary information for him to begin my divorce. I was not sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. He kept me informed every step of the way. With each new step he gave great directions as to how things needed to be handled a...nd what dates to mail documents. This is the way to go if you are looking for an inexpensive, uncontested, fast divorce. In less than two months my divorce was final.

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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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