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

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Kind, courteous, and quick

I needed to arrange a divorce and custody agreement for my kids and Cairns ensured we had the right paperwork and guidelines to get it done quickly and efficiently. The price for expedition might seem high, but if you've got a no fault, no contest divorce, then it's worth it. Got our divorce done in ...under 2 months with no issues. 100% would recommend to anyone!

James Cairns

Replied last July 31, 2024

Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. We also appreciate the recommendation! We are glad you had such a good experience with our firm.

Posted by Michael | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Took a little longer than expected, but I filed during covid-19 shutdown.

I hired my lawyer during covid-19. They were very prompt with emails back and forth. They send detailed emails with pdf for you to print out sign and notarized then send back to them within weeks you are divorced! I highly recommend and the price is pretty reasonable. Simple and sweet if your divorce... is broken and you are both eye to eye with going through a divorce. Another note my custody was done prior to the divorce.

James Cairns

Replied last October 14, 2020

Hello Michael, Thank you for taking the time to review our services! We are so glad that everything went to plan during this experience in your life. The pandemic has been very difficult for us all. We are happy it did not have an adverse effect on your working with our firm. "Simple and sweet" are words we want to hear!

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome Service during Pandemic

Going through a divorce is never expected and can be challenging with what to do with property, life insurance, custody and all the things that can go with it. Cairns Law made this process smooth and explained everything along the way. I would definitely recommend their uncontested divorce.

James Cairns

Replied last October 14, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to review our services! We are happy to know that you had a positive experience with our firm during this challenging time in your life and things went smoothly for you. That is what we want to hear!

Posted by Jennifer | October 02, 2018 | Child Custody

Smooth, easy process for amicable divorce

I contacted Attorney James Cairns III because I was seeking a simple divorce process. My ex-husband and I already agreed on dividing our assets and child custody matters and didn't want to spend lots of money or make it a long, drawn-out ordeal. The process Mr. Cairns has developed is extremely easy ...to execute. His office keeps you informed every step of the way with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. I was very satisfied with my experience.

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Great to know that our law firm was able to help you.

Posted by Patricia | October 02, 2018 | Child Custody

THE BEST FOR UNCONTESTED DIVORCES!!

If you are one of those individuals who is afraid of online scams...Cairns Law Offices will take that fear away!!...I researched many online "cheap" lawyers for my uncontested no fault divorce and found that all of them were mostly a scam...This law firm is absolutely THE BEST if you want a quick, un...contested divorce...My ex and I were able to come to agreements from custody, visitations, possessions, etc..No messy lawyers, no court hearings..I honestly can't promote them enough because not only did they make my divorce easy for me, but they also made the emotional part even better...No hassles...They were on top of their game and they notified me BEFORE I even had a chance to call and follow up on things with them!!...To everyone at Cairns Law Office, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my divorce somewhat of a pleasant experience :)

James Cairns

Replied last October 02, 2018

Thank you very much for your testimony.

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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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