Erin E. Burns
About Erin E. Burns
Erin E. Burns is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Erin E. Burns is recognized in the following practice area:
- Denver, Colorado
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Denver, CO
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