Sarah Wilbanks
About Sarah Wilbanks
Sarah Wilbanks is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Sarah Wilbanks is recognized in the following practice area:
- Denver, Colorado
- Transportation Law
Current Firm: Kaplan Kirsch LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Denver, CO
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