August 1, 2009
Niesar & Whyte, LLP merged with Sequoia Law Group LLP to form Niesar & Vestal LLP. In addition to their business advisory services practice, the attorneys and staff of Sequoia Law Group LLP have substantial experience in handling a variety of disputes involving business and commercial law, consumer fraud, intellectual property, personal injury and employment matters.

July 1, 2009
Niesar & Vestal LLP is pleased to announce that Jay Begler has joined the firm as a partner. He brings over forty years of domestic and international trademark experience to the firm and has represented both start ups and Fortune 100 companies in trademark matters. Mr. Begler’s experience covers every aspect of trademark work including clearance, registration, licensing, counseling and litigation.

August 28, 2008
Broadcaster, Inc., a publicly traded company, completed a stock-for-stock reverse triangular merger with Lamplighter Studios, Inc., a privately held corporation. Representing Broadcaster, Inc. in the transaction were Partners Gerald V. Niesar and Oscar E. Escobar of San Francisco-based Niesar & Vestal LLP.

May 23, 2008
PVT Solar, Inc., a developer of combined photovoltaic/thermal energy production systems secured $5 million in two tranches in a Series A financing with Khosla Ventures. Representing PVT Solar, Inc. in the financing were Partners Oscar E. Escobar and Gerald V. Niesar of San Francisco-based Niesar & Vestal LLP.

January 1, 2008
The firm is pleased to announce that Oscar Escobar has been elected partner effective January 1, 2008