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About A Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group

Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group Chartered was founded in 2004 by Rodney Gerling and Dana Laganella Gerling as a culmination of their shared vision to create a client centered firm which could service all the legal needs of the average Floridian family, from estate planning and small business creation to personal injury and criminal defense. Our family firm has been built on providing sound legal advice and experienced services, gaining the confidence and respect of clients, and restoring the clients’ belief and trust in their Attorney, all while charging an affordable fee. We use state of the art software, employ a dedicated and professional staff, and are committed to continuing education. We have been practicing in Manatee and Sarasota counties since 2001.

Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group has received the People's Choice Award from the Bradenton Herald for Favorite Attorney in Manatee County in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

 

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Estate Planning
Posted by John
January 22, 2026

We needed to update our wills, Trust and related documents but kept putting it off, wondering who we should use. Dana Gerling came highly recommended by many neighbors in our new housing development in Lakewood Ranch so we decided to meet with her. I am a retired partner in a CPA firm so I have dealt closely with this area of legal expertise throughout my career. Dana is exceptional at providing these legal services and making sure that the clients understand what is being done and what they need to follow through with. I highly recommend Dana to anyone needing this service.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
December 04, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Marla Owczarek is an outstanding Attorney. She came recommended by a neighbor and it was a smart move choosing her over the many competitors in the area. Not only is Marla known in the community but her office was spoken very highly of by Manatee county employees. This gave me assurance I picked the right attorney for the job. Marla is professional and has a keen eye to detail. She comes highly recommended and her pricing is really reasonable.

 
Wills and Probate
Posted by JoAnne
October 04, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Marla Stewart Owczarek and her team managed a will and trust for me. They were very patient while explaining all the ins and outs of the paperwork. I wanted the trust settled before I left the country, and they were able to finalize the paperwork in time. I appreciate them working with me and answering all my questions. They are definitely my attorny on record.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
June 15, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Excellent service. First rate understanding of estate planning. I have no hesitation in recommending Marla Stewart Owczarek. She and her paralegal went above and beyond for me. As a lawyer myself, I recognise when someone exhibits professionalisand Marla certainly did so.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Patricia
March 14, 2025
Hired Law Firm

I truly valued the expertise of my attorney. She made it so easy for me. I used her for a will and trust. She was very accommodating to me and my situations. I would certainly recommend this law group. She went step by step explaining my will and setting up The Trust

Estate Planning
Posted by Bill
December 16, 2022

Ms. Gerling and her staff are exceptional.....with the standards and work ethic in our country at ALL TIME LOW, Ms. Gerling and staff can be an example to all on making our country great again.....from the receptionist, Allyson to Taylor her assistant always exceptional service and most special kindness, reflecting the love of CHRIST JESUS....Allyson, is the very best at all she does. Taylor, very helpful and most important, playful with a great sense of humor....they are all great and wonderful people led Ms. Gerling... and she is indeed the very best.....

 
Estate Planning
Posted by david
January 09, 2022

Extremely happy with the result of my association with Ms laganella and recommend her company to anyone that needs help with legal issues.

Estate Planning
Posted by Susan
October 07, 2021

We worked with Ms. Gerling to update our trust, wills, powers of attorney, etc. We were so impressed with her knowledge in all areas of estate planning. Her detailed explanations and inclusion of those details in the documents were superior.

Estate Planning
Posted by Robert
September 16, 2021

This attorney was extraordinarily efficient dealing with my ignorance on estate planning.She was diligently patient with me in explaining the details of my case. She worked quickly, but with the grace of a symphony violinist—she was really smooth in outlining the appropriate plan for me. Before I left, this attorney offered to answer any question/s she didn’t covered and/or I didn’t understand. She was so thorough, it made me feel well served. I had a great day!!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Anthony
August 23, 2021

We contacted Dana after researching attorneys local to us in Florida. After reading her reviews, we spoke to the office and made an appointment. We were very pleased with both her office staff, who were pleasant and efficient, and herself. Dana took time to explain complex legal processes and eased our apprehensions that we had prior to speaking with her. She is very professional and personable at the same time. We recommend Dana to anyone who needs competent legal counsel.

 

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  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Probate and Trust Administration
  • Elder Law
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Living Wills

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