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 Jermaine | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great Service!

Mr Cairns Was Excellent! The Firm Helped Me Along The Way & Made It Easy. I Would Highly Recommend!!

James Cairns

Replied last October 15, 2020

Hello, Jermaine, We strive for excellence with all of our clients. I am so happy to know that was your experience! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this kind review and recommend us to others!

Posted by Terina | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT SERVICE!!!

After struggling to secure a divorce and spending unnecessary expenses, time, and energy, I was blessed to find Attorney Cairns and his amazing Team. He has streamlined the divorce experience to make it efficient and with the least amount of stress in light of the nature of Divorce. I was SO IMPR...ESSED with the level of knowledge, compassion, excellence, efficiency, and expediency that Attorney Cairns (Jim) offered me, and how humble he is! Initially, I sent an email to their office around 1am when I prayed and was blessed to find their website, and at 8am that morning, I received a call from one of their Team Members. After I hung up with her, I realized that she had already sent me 3 emails welcoming my service, with everything that I needed to get started!!! That level of integrity in and of itself sold me on this Law Firm! I paid for the service (around $300 in TOTAL), and started the process immediately which was EXTREMELY SIMPLE! I needed something minor edited on my document that was no fault of theirs and they edited it almost immediately and returned it to me! With the previous attorney that I paid much more money for, I had to wait weeks with no seeming regard for my time or appreciation for new as a client. My divorce was filed within a week... I paid for the 8-12 week divorce, and yet, they still sent it immediately when they received it in 6 weeks!!! That was 2 weeks prior to the minimal time of 8 weeks of the 8-12 week timeframe that I paid for to receive it in!!!! I only wish that we could replicate Attorney Jim (his integrity, compassion, excellence is unparalleled) and his system for divorce to every State in this Country to spare families further trauma in such a grievous circumstance!!! Thank you, Attorney James David Cairns III!!! You have set the bar high for legal representation in the divorce arena! May others glean your wisdom and bless the families that they serve in the level of excellence that you do!

James Cairns

Replied last October 15, 2020

Hello Terina, Wow!! Thank you SO much for this eloquent and heartfelt review. I have printed it out and given it to my staff! We are very flattered by your words. I wish I could fit this all on a billboard! Thank you again for so many accolades. I appreciate every single word. May this next chapter of your life be better than ever!

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Easy and fast

Spoke to a representative only once, did not have a need for further verbal communication. The mailed instructions were step by step and very easy to understand. Only took 120 days after my first contact with them to get my final decree!

James Cairns

Replied last October 15, 2020

Hello, It sounds like we met your expectations well. We try to make things as easy as possible. Great measures are taken to streamline the entire process to make things stress free!

Posted by Steve | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Uncontested Divorce

Hired the Attorney for uncontested divorce. The cost was stated upfront The whole process can be completed without any additional charges. The process was easy to follow. Everything was completed in the time frame stated. Mostly early in the time frame they stated. There were some options for faster... processing with extra charge. Also it was always stated what the cost would be if changes were needed. I completed the whole process in a timely matter without any additional cost.

James Cairns

Replied last October 15, 2020

Hello Steve, I am so glad to hear that everything went to plan with your divorce and that we kept you well informed throughout. Thank you so much for your kind words.

Posted by Henry | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Works fast

Filed with them in June and the divorce was finalized in September, amazing work and very reliable and dependable!

James Cairns

Replied last October 15, 2020

Hello Henry, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy that things went so well with your experience with our firm.

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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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