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

1490 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sheila | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding

Service was phenomenal! Process was very quick and easy. Would recommend Cairns Law Offices to anyone that’s needing a fast, and professional divorce.

Posted by Renee | August 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Extremely pleased with Cairns Law Firm

I used the Cairns Law Firm for my recent divorce. I did everything online and through the mail with them and I couldn't be happier. My ex husband and I are very amicable. We had sold our house and divvied up all our belongings so we just really needed somebody to guide us through the paperwork. ... Cairns Law Firm sends you emails, attaches the paperwork that needs to be signed and notarized and directions on when to do each step. Once that is done, you mail the forms back to them and they will file the paperwork for you. That was the main thing I was looking for, because I didn't want to do things incorrectly and have a delay in the time frame of the divorce. I had interviewed other law firms and they were going to charge at least $3,500 to do the same exact thing even though my ex and I had done all the hard work. Depending on which option you pick, everything can be done within 6 weeks. I think ours took a total of 5 weeks. I would highly recommend using Cairns Law Firm to handle your divorce needs.

Posted by Rachel | August 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Easy divorce

Thank you! You made it easy for me to get a divorce, the instructions where easy to follow. Thank you again for handling my divorce, much appreciated.

Posted by Chad | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

5-star Rating

Hi I give James David Cairns III a 5 Star rating Because the Process was really easy and if you ever had any questions all you would have to do is call or send an email to Mr. Cairns III. I had No problems going through the process it was very easy and simple .

Posted by Karl | August 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Easy No Fault Divorce

Had a great experience with Cairns Law Offices with a no fault divorce. It did not cost a penny more than advertised. It could have but they were very clear with their instructions and as long as you do everything as instructed, and they do make it dummy proof, they deliver as advertised. In my ca...se, it was settled far sooner than originally quoted. Highly would recommend for people who just want to be done with it and have nothing to fight about.

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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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