James Cai

James Cai is a California attorney and managing attorney at SAC Attorneys LLP, whose practice focuses on business law, intellectual property, immigration, estate planning, and related business matters. He founded SAC Attorneys LLP after serving as in-house counsel for Yahoo! Inc. His work includes transactional and litigation matters for individuals, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public companies. He emphasizes responsive communication, thorough legal analysis, detailed preparation, and representation tailored to each client’s goals and circumstances in matters.

James earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Temple University School of Law, graduating in the top five percent of his class. He earned his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University. His technical and legal education supports work involving business, technology, intellectual property, and commercial matters. He is admitted in California, the Northern District of California, the Ninth Circuit, and before the US Patent and Trademark Office as well.

James previously practiced with Morrison & Foerster LLP and Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP before joining Yahoo! Inc. as in-house counsel from 2000 to 2002. His background includes work with technology companies, emerging businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public entities. He has represented clients including Intel, HiSense, Webex, Yulong Group, San Jose State University, and Ballet San Jose in matters requiring transactional, regulatory, and litigation experience across sectors and industries.

James Cai is admitted before the US Patent and Trademark Office and has maintained professional memberships with the Santa Clara County Bar Association. He has received recognition for business law and professional achievement, including selection by Premier Lawyers of America and recognition from the Association of American Trial Lawyers. His practice combines corporate, intellectual property, immigration, estate planning, and litigation experience with a relationship-focused approach to serving clients throughout California.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, SAC Attorneys LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Santa Clara County Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Temple University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Villanova University
  MS in Major: Mechanical Engineering

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