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Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group Chartered - Bradenton, FL

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Bradenton, FL

6148 State Road 70 East Bradenton, FL 34203

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  • 21 Years 
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Bradenton Estate Planning Law Firm

Updated: 02/16/2026

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  • By David G. on Mar. 11, 2026
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    Hired Law firm 2012-2026
    Recommends this Law firm
    Great service at an affordable price. We had our trust, wills and other documents prepared by Affordable Attorneys 12 years ago and have updated them without any hiccups. We verbalize the required changes and they update "draft" documents that we review. If needed, they update the files again so that the final documents are as we requested them and legally correct. They are very well regarded in the legal community as well.
  • By John F. on Jan. 22, 2026
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    Hired Law firm 2025-2026
    Recommends this Law firm
    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.
  • By Anonymous on Dec. 04, 2025
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    Hired Law firm 2025
    Recommends this 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.
  • By Anonymous on Sep. 29, 2025
    Verified Client
    Hired Law firm 2025
    Recommends this Law firm
    Working with Marla was a pleasure as she made everything sooooo much easier when redoing our wills. The previous Law Firm (10+ years ago) in Sarasota had actually made some significant errors in our Wills which would've proved costly if Marla hadn't caught them. Highly recommend!...Leigh and Tony Bennett @ Lakewood Ranch.

Areas of Practice

  • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law
  • Probate & Estate Administration
  • Trusts
  • Wills

Firm Information

Overview

Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group Chartered was founded 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. The firm has been built on providing sound legal advice and 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.

Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group began as a commitment to provide quality, affordable legal services to the Bradenton community. That commitment has grown as the firm has expanded to include Manatee and Sarasota counties. We currently have offices in both Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch for your convenience.

We serve the following areas: Bradenton, Manatee County, East Manatee County, Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish, Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida.


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Honors

  • Bradenton Herald, People's Choice, 2010 - 2024
  • Sarasota Magazine, Best Legal Firm, 2022 - 2024
  • Best Small Law Firm, Living on the Suncoast Magazine, 2009 - 2012

Languages

  • English

Previous Law Firm Names

  • Gerling Law Group LLC

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Rodney Gerling

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Dana Laganella Gerling

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Rodney Gerling

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Dana Laganella Gerling

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Bradenton, FL

6148 State Road 70 East
Bradenton, FL 34203

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Phone: 941-229-6443

Fax: (941) 782-5575

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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  • Virtual Appointments

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