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Mr. Rodney Gerling
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Mr. Rodney Gerling

5.0
84 reviews

6148 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration and 1 more

About Mr. Rodney Gerling

Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Rodney Gerling is the firm’s Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration Attorney. He attended law school at Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. He has been admitted to the Florida Bar and the Federal Bar. Rodney is also a member of the Manatee County and Sarasota County Bar Associations in addition to the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Rodney was named as a Florida Super Lawyer in 2015 through 2024 in Super Lawyers Magazine. He began his legal career at the Sarasota County Public Defender’s Office where he handled thousands of cases, served as Lead Attorney on over 50 Jury Trials, and became familiar with the local Judges and State Attorneys. He has parlayed that experience into a winning record as a defense attorney. As a staunch advocate for individual rights, Rodney firmly believes that every American should be afforded the right to an attorney.

Rodney earned his undergraduate degree in biological science from the University of Missouri and is a diehard Mizzou Tiger. He is also a proud supporter of the Sarasota County Humane Society and Manatee Animal Network. Rodney also has two girls, Grace and Lilly, who he loves spending time with when not at work.

 

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Mr. Rodney Gerling got this award in 2021

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 18, 2019
Hired Attorney

My wife and I meet with and hired Rodney Gerling to complete our trust, wills and Power of attorneys, Health care proxy. We had very good experience with Rodney and his staff. He was very professional, honest and trust worthly and explained every detail our legal documents thoroughly. we highly recommend Affordable Attorney team.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 04, 2019
Hired Attorney

Mr. Gerling was very responsive, professional, courteous and able to explain the legal jargon in common understandable terms. He made, as we initially thought, a complicated issue a process very easy to comprehend, he is a credit to the law profession.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
May 17, 2019
Hired Attorney

Excellent service and great advice

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 15, 2010
Hired Attorney

Mr. Gerling was affordable and he was thorough and very good at what he does. When I called he would return my call within the hour and at the least before the end of his work day no matter where he was. If I had a question he answered it in a way I could understand and if he didn't know he would do research or whatever he had to do and always had an answer promptly. I would recommend Mr. Gerling to anyone. He was awesome.

 
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Areas of Law

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

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    A Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gerlinglawgroup.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, Florida
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Quinnipiac University School of Law
    Class of 2001
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Missouri
    Class of 2001
    B.S.

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    Mr. Rodney Gerling was admitted in 2002 to the State of Florida.
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    A Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group has 3 attorneys at this location.
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    Mr. Rodney Gerling attended Quinnipiac University School of Law.

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