Rodney Duane Gerling

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Rodney Duane Gerling

5.0
72 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bradenton, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +3 more

6148 State Road 70 E, Bradenton, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Rodney

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 18%

18%
Power of Attorney 18%

18%
Probate 18%

18%
Trusts 18%

18%
Wills and Living Wills 18%

18%
Elder Law 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2019 2018
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Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gerling Law Group

6148 State Road 70 E, Bradenton, FL, 34203

gerlinglawgroup.com/

Online Presence

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Rodney Duane Gerling's Reviews

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Posted by Gary | December 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

ADVICE:

Mr.Gerlings opinion & advice was good, and we accepted them. We had a good discussion of the matter on our mind and we appreciate his suggestions and plan to proceed accordingly.

Posted by Laurey | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Probate

I had 2 deaths in my family without proper implementation of paperwork prior to deaths. This was a nightmare, yet Rod and his team tackled it head on for me.

Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best of the best!

I want to share my positive experience with Rodney Gerling, the exceptional lawyer who helped me create my will. After getting married, I needed to update my will, and Rodney guided me through the process with expertise and care. Our initial meeting on Zoom was convenient, and he asked all the right ...questions to ensure my will accurately reflect my wishes. I met with him once more to finalize the details, and I can confidently say that he is truly the best

Posted by Barbara | June 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney!

We highly recommend Rod Gerling of Gerling Law Group aka Affordable Attorneys as an estate attorney. We were in need of having a trust established and having our wills and other related docs updated. He proved the utmost in professional service and advice. His staff, particularly Shauna Smith, were a...lso very courteous, helpful and professional. In terms of meeting our requirements at a reasonable price, we felt we got excellent service and all the things we needed. Again, we strongly recommend Affordable Attorneys if you need a will, trust or other related estate issue addressed.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HE'S THE BEST

Mr. Gerling made the process of preparing our Wills and Power of Attorney's very easy. He explained all aspects in a language we can understand and then we were able to decide what's good for us. He really knew the proper way to draw up our documents to our desire and satisfaction. His staff was als...o excellent to make the process easy.

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Rodney Duane Gerling's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Battaglia

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rod is very thorough and knowledgeable. He's an excellent counselor and advisor to his clients. I endorse Rod and would not hesitate to send clients, friends, or family to him for the handling of their matters."

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Scarlett Guy

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a wonderful attorney who really spends time getting to know his clients and their specific needs. He is always willing to listen and explains difficult concepts in a very understandable way."

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Terri Cromley

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rodney for many years. He is a compassionate and caring attorney who works hard for his clients. He does an excellent job at affordable prices. I have referred friends family to him. That, in itself, shows how much respect I have for him."

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Alyson Battaglia

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked in the same community as Rodney for many years and I can personally attest to his skill and professionalism. I have referred many of my clients and friends to him for estate services and have never heard anything but glowing reviews with respect to the representation he provides. You will always be in good hands with Rodney."

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Dana Gerling

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Rodney is an excellent Attorney. He ensures his client's fully understands all the legal concepts in any estate planning documents and ensures they can leave a legacy for their family. It is also very affordable and quick to respond to all concerns. I highly recommend this Attorney."

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Danielle Lindauer

Unknown lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Moore

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rodney has a very successful practice and that is due to a combination of experience and satisfied clients. I highly recommend his services."

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David Rosenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Being that I do not handle any criminal matters, I have been very pleased to work with Rod over the years. He has been extremely helpful to a number of my clients."

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Matthew Martell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rodney for several years and have watched him start and rapidly grow a successful law practice. He is well-liked by his clients and respected by his fellow local attorneys and judges. He gained extensive criminal defense experience while working at the Public Defender's Office at the start of his career. I would not hesitate to send one of my clients who had a serious criminal problem to him. I know he would take good care of them and treat them with respect."

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Darren Finebloom

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. From a simple case to complex civil matter Rodney has the ability to do them all and do it well. I worked briefly with Rodney at the start of our legal careers and highly recommend him."

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Thomas Hudson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rod Gerling is well-informed, well-respected and easy to work with. I would not hesitate to refer a client or family member to him."

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Joseph Battaglia

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Scarlett Guy

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Alyson Battaglia

Workers compensation lawyer

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Charles Moore

Estate planning lawyer

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David Rosenberg

Real estate lawyer

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Matthew Martell

Litigation lawyer

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Darren Finebloom

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dana Gerling

Estate planning lawyer

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Thomas Hudson

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

People's Choice for Favorite Attorney, Bradenton Herald

2020

People's Choice Award, Bradenton Herald

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

People Choice Awards, Bradenton Herald

2011

People Choice Awards, Bradenton Herald

2010

People Choice Awards, Bradenton Herald

2009

People Choice Awards, Bradenton Herald

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Affordable Attorney Gerling Law Group

Associations

2015 - Present

Super Lawyers

Member

2005 - Present

Manatee County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

University of Missouri

BS

2001

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2012

Free Educational Seminar

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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