Sierra Ward
About Sierra Ward
Sierra Ward is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Sierra Ward is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Litigation - Health Care
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Childs McCune Michalek LLC
Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 2011
Location: Denver, CO
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