John Kelley

John Kelley

Bio as of March 2016

John Kelley is a partner at Niesar & Vestal LLP in San Francisco, where his practice includes business and commercial disputes, consumer fraud, intellectual property, personal injury and employment claims. He also provides counseling to clients regarding business formation, intellectual property and employment issues.

Articles written by this author:

Litigating civilly: Ten self-serving ways to “play nice” in discovery

These discovery tactics will help you advance your clients’ interests while fostering productive relationships with opposing counsel

John Kelley
Peter Vestal

2008 January


“My boss is telling lies about me! Can I sue?”

“My boss is telling lies about me! Can I sue?”

Evaluating an employee’s claim of defamation against an employer

John Kelley

2016 March


Enforcing your 998 settlement

Enforcing your 998 settlement

Careful crafting of the offer to compromise is key

John Kelley

2019 January