Atty. James Cai
As the founder of SAC Attorneys LLP, James Cai brings experience from both major law firms and the in-house world, including his time as legal counsel for Yahoo! Inc.
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James Cai is a Managing Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Sac Attorneys Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court for the Northern District of California United States Court (1999) and California (1999). Educated at Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Villanova University M.S. Mechanical Engineering (—). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As the founder of SAC Attorneys LLP, James Cai brings experience from both major law firms and the in-house world, including his time as legal counsel for Yahoo!
- Inc. His practice focuses on corporate law, intellectual property, immigration, and estate planning, helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence
- Mr. Cai approaches representation through “relationship lawyering,” emphasizing responsive communication, careful research, and strong advocacy—whether handling a transaction or litigating a dispute
- Because of this client-first approach, he works with many repeat and long-standing clients, ranging from individuals and small businesses to nonprofits and public companies
- His experience includes successfully representing well-known organizations such as Intel, Nokia Venture, HiSense, Webex, Yulong Group, San Jose State University, and Ballet San Jose
- Before starting SAC Attorneys LLP, he practiced at Morrison & Foerster LLP and Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP (now DLA Piper)
- He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Temple University School of Law, graduating in the top 5% of his class
- Mr. Cai is a member of Premier Lawyers of America and was recognized in 2019 by the Association of American Trial Lawyers for excellence in business law
- He is admitted in California, the Northern District of California, the Ninth Circuit, and before the USPTO
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Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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