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About Sarah McEahern

Sarah T. McEahern is a Partner at Zaner Law Personal Injury and Car Accident Attorneys in Denver, focusing on personal injury litigation. She is recognized for trial preparation, creative strategy, and substantial verdicts, teaches continuing legal education, and holds leadership positions in legal organizations.

McEahern was named the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association 'New Trial Lawyer of the Year' (2023), Denver Bar Association 'Young Lawyer of the Year' (2023), Super Lawyers (2026), Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2018-2025), and National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Her record verdicts include Warembourg v. Excel Electric, a $16 million electrocution verdict that settled for $15.7 million after appeal.

McEahern earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law with a Certificate in Maternal and Child Public Health, and dual Bachelor's degrees from the University of Denver - a B.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience and a B.A. in Economics, both summa cum laude.

Notable case results

$16 millionVerdict

Warembourg v. Excel Electric - record electrocution verdict (settled $15.7M post-appeal)

Reported by the firm

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Car Accidents

Education

University of Denver
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Colorado
State Bar of Washington
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (Board Member)

Awards & recognition

CTLA New Trial Lawyer of the Year (2023)
Denver Bar Association Young Lawyer of the Year (2023)
Super Lawyers (2026)
Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2018-2025)
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
AVVO 10.0 SUPERB

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