Sarah A. Zylstra
About Sarah A. Zylstra
Sarah A. Zylstra is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Sarah A. Zylstra is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Boardman & Clark LLP
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Madison, WI
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