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

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 anonymous | October 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Good Lawyer

Took care of my divorce without issues. Price was exactly what i was told it would be, no hidden fees

James Cairns

Replied last March 16, 2022

Issue-free divorces are what we do, and I'm happy that we could help you. Thanks for your review.

Posted by Mary | September 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

He explained things very clearly and helped with getting the paperwork done

James Cairns

Replied last March 16, 2022

Thanks for your review!

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Speedy process

I file for divorce my lawyer took care of it and everything was good. Great job lawyer

James Cairns

Replied last March 16, 2022

Thanks for your review!

Posted by Dinny | September 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent service

Im gonna start saying that i found this lawyer on the website. First I wasn’t really sure if it was a scam or not since everything now is a scam. But since i wanted to get divorce fast i went on their page n read everything about them. And i gave them a try even though i didnt knew much how to do the... process of everything online but it was really easy even when im spanish and alot if words i didnt understand so at first i didnt follow the direction the way they told. But they send me another email with big letters. Lol. Stating again what i had to do. So i read it a couple of times and understood what they wanted from me. I finally did exactly what there instructions were and i did perfect. So my paperwork was on time and correct. My divorce was granted in couple of weeks and im really happy im finally divorce.

James Cairns

Replied last March 16, 2022

I'm super happy that you decided to do some research and then hire us for your divorce. We are happy that the process was easy and that even though your Spanish, we were able to get you to the finish line fast. Thanks for your review and best wishes going forward.

Posted by Tammy | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I was looking to get a quick and easy divorce since I have only been married less than two years and we hadn't had anything to separate. I completed everything online and followed all of the instructions that were emailed to me, needless to say everything went perfectly and I am now divorced. Thank... you so much for the quick and easiness of this unpleasant situation.

James Cairns

Replied last March 16, 2022

Quick and easy is the way to go. Thanks for allowing us to help you!

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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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