About James V.
James V. Sansone built his legal foundation at the University of San Francisco, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics in 2002. He went on to earn a Juris Doctor from Empire College of Law in 2006 and served on the editorial board of the Empire Law Review during his time there. Those years shaped both his analytical approach and his interest in courtroom advocacy.
After law school, Sansone moved into active practice. He is admitted to practice in California and Washington and is also admitted to the Ninth Circuit. That mix of state and federal admissions has allowed him to handle matters across trial courts and appellate dockets. He has experience preparing briefs and arguing motions in both state and federal forums, and he has operated on cases that required coordination between trial teams and appellate counsel.
His work has emphasized litigation and appellate procedure. He represents businesses and private parties in disputes that range from contract and commercial issues to mixed civil matters that require careful procedural strategy. He has handled motion practice, discovery battles, and settlement negotiations. On appeal, he has written briefs and participated in oral argument preparation, addressing standards of review and preserving issues for appellate consideration.
At the same time, Sansone’s background in applied economics informs the way he approaches damages analysis and case valuation. He often works with expert witnesses and analysts to translate financial points into litigation strategy. That combination of legal training and an economics degree gives him a practical lens for assessing risk and advising clients about litigation cost and possible outcomes.
He practices at Carl Mackie Power & Ross LLP. At the firm he works alongside colleagues on complex litigation matters, coordinating factual investigation, legal research, and courtroom preparation. Colleagues describe him as methodical in his approach to case development and deliberate when weighing litigation options. Clients receive direct attention on procedural and substantive issues as cases move through trial courts and into appellate review.
Outside the courtroom, Sansone continues to engage with legal writing and research, drawing on his earlier role with the Empire Law Review. He maintains professional ties across jurisdictions, which continues to shape the contours of his practice. He currently practices at Carl Mackie Power & Ross LLP, where his work centers on litigation and appellate matters in state and federal courts.
