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
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 | February 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Responsive, Straight to the point and Professional

I can’t say enough good things about Cairns Law Offices . From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive during what was a very difficult time for me. He was always on time, well-prepared, and made sure I understood every step of the process. His expertise and at...tention to detail gave me confidence, and his compassion made me feel like more than just another case. If you need a divorce attorney who truly cares and will fight for the best outcome, I highly recommend Cairns Law Offices.

James Cairns

Replied last February 05, 2025

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're honored by your kind words and truly appreciate your trust in Cairns Law Offices during such a challenging time. We strive to provide both professional expertise and compassionate support, and we're so glad that it made a difference for you. It was a pleasure working with you, and we’re grateful for your recommendation.

Posted by Paige | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Everything was incredibly easy and stress free from beginning to end. Mr. Cairns made sure every email was detailed and explained thoroughly. He kept up with communication and answered any questions I had in the process, in an extremely quick manner. I would recommend his services to anyone needing a... simple divorce!

James Cairns

Replied last February 05, 2025

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience was easy and stress-free from start to finish. Mr. Cairns takes pride in providing clear, thorough communication, and it’s great to know that it made a positive impact on your process. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be more than happy to assist anyone needing help with a divorce.

Posted by Whitney | January 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

No contest divorce

My experience was easy and quick. All instructions were simple and straightforward.

James Cairns

Replied last February 05, 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that your experience was easy and quick, and that our instructions were clear and straightforward. We aim to make every step as simple as possible for our clients.

Posted by Victoria | January 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce process

I did my divorce process with Mr. Cairns, and everything went smoothly. It was fast and easy.

James Cairns

Replied last February 05, 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that your divorce process went smoothly and that everything was handled quickly and efficiently.

Posted by Jon | January 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Fast and easy

Fast easy and simple to deal with Adding this message because the review requires 75 characters

James Cairns

Replied last February 05, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad to hear that your experience with us was fast, easy, and simple. We strive to make the process as smooth as possible for our clients, and we're happy we could meet your expectations.

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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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