von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that attorneys Nicholas S. Cerwin and Taylor A. Van Zeeland have joined the firm’s Milwaukee office.

Nicholas S. Cerwin is a Shareholder in the Government Law Group and Real Estate Section. Cerwin focuses his practice on governance issues, municipal licensing, public policy, and a wide range of law enforcement matters. Prior to joining von Briesen, he served as Deputy City Attorney for the City of West Allis and as Assistant District Attorney for the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. Cerwin is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and serves on the Alumni Board for Marquette University Law School. He received a J.D. from Marquette University and a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Taylor A. Van Zeeland is an Associate in the Insurance Coverage and Risk Management Section. She focuses her practice on insurance coverage and analysis, coverage opinions, reservation of rights, and defense litigation. Van Zeeland is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bar Association, Wisconsin Defense Counsel and serves on the Board of Directors of the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association. She received a J.D., cum laude, from Marquette University and a B.A., magna cum laude, from Marquette University.