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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+ 13
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 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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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

1523 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 1477 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Sharon | October 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Easy Divorce

Cairn made the divorce process seamless and made my challenging situation easier to manage.

James Cairns

Replied last November 04, 2026

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Thank you for choosing Cairns Law Offices.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Easy and fast

Thank you for completing my divorce in less than 2 months. I can not be more pleased!

James Cairns

Replied last November 04, 2026

Thank you for the five star review.

Posted by Dylan | October 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Hire this lawyer if you need a quick, easy divorce!

Lots of additional services. Very affordable. Easy process. Step by step instructions were given and I was always notified about what was happening next. Was granted a divorce decree less than two months after filing.

James Cairns

Replied last November 04, 2026

Thank you for choosing Cairns Law Offices.

Posted by Vince | October 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Very thorough.

Was so helpful in making the divorce as simple as possible. Very easy process.

James Cairns

Replied last November 04, 2026

Thank you for your five-star review. We appreciate your feedback.

Posted by Tammy | October 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Helped make a stressful situation feel much more manageable

At the beginning of this process, I had a lot of anxiety and was unsure of where to even start. Attorney Cairns helps to make a stressful situation feel much more simple and manageable. He also helped by completing a settlement agreement for me. All I had to do was follow the very clear instructions ...each step of the way and complete them in a timely manner. If I ever had a question, I had the response very quickly! The total process from when I first sent my initial questionnaire in until my divorce was finalized and I had the decree in hand was only about two months. I feel relieved to be through this process and feel like now I can heal and begin my new life! They helped me to feel hopeful about my future, and not feel so overwhelmed with the legal process. I would definitely recommend Attorney Cairns to anyone who is going through an uncontested divorce!

James Cairns

Replied last November 04, 2026

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your recognition of our clear communication and timely responses throughout your process. Thank you also for the recommendation.

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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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