Atty. Amy Worrell Sterling

Atty. Amy Worrell Sterling

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Memphis Memphis 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Amy Worrell Sterling at a glance

Amy Worrell Sterling is an Attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and construction. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2006). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 2006) and Belmont University (B.B.A., 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Amy Worrell Sterling is a litigation attorney with over 17 years experience, Ms, and Sterling also has experience with probate litigation and adoptions. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Awards

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Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

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AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Amy Worrell Sterling's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy Worrell Sterling handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Amy Worrell Sterling is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Amy Worrell Sterling is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Amy Worrell Sterling is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amy Worrell Sterling

Where is Amy Worrell Sterling's law office located?
Amy Worrell Sterling's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amy Worrell Sterling handle?
Amy Worrell Sterling focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Amy Worrell Sterling practiced law?
Amy Worrell Sterling has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Amy Worrell Sterling go to law school?
Amy Worrell Sterling earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Amy Worrell Sterling for a consultation?
You can contact Amy Worrell Sterling directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Amy Worrell Sterling received?
Amy Worrell Sterling's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Memphis
- 2006
B.B.A.
Belmont University
- 1999

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2006

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