Atty. James Cai

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.

San Jose San Jose 27 J. Erfahrung 27 year
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Profile Summary

About James Cai at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

James Cai's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Cai handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Cai

Where is James Cai's law office located?
James Cai's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Sac Attorneys Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Cai handle?
James Cai focuses on immigration, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Cai practiced law?
James Cai has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
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Education

Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania J.D. magna cum laude
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Villanova University M.S. Mechanical Engineering
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Bar Admissions

California United States District Court for the Northern District of California United States Court
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 1999

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