Reviews

We hired Dana to do our will and set up a trust for us. It was apparent at the first meeting that she is very bright, efficient, careful, knowledgeable, and first rate. She also clearly cares about her clients and her reasonable rate shows that caring not money is her motivator. We would recommend Dana to anyone, at any income level, as a terrific attorney.

Affordable Attorney was highly recommended on NextDoor and we are so pleased that we used their services. Dana Laganella Gerling and her staff were outstanding. Dana provided excellent estate planning advice and we did not feel pressure during the process. The document preparation was a fast, efficient and affordable process to have our will and estate plan completed.

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard enough but being out of state is even harder. I found Affordable Attorneys online by reading reviews on AVVO. I initially contacted Dana during one of the hardest times of my life, dealing with the loss of my father. Dana and her staff were very caring and compassionate at this time. My father's estate was not the easiest and there were several hurdles to jump through. Dana was great dealing his estate. She helped my sister and I through the whole process. She and her staff were very patient, thorough and prompt when taking us through each step of the probate and estate process. Dana Gerling is highly recommended! If you want the best, go to Affordable Attorneys and see Dana!

Dana is a great person to have taking care of your estate. Thorough, meticulous and very knowledgeable, she is able to provide great information and provide sound advice. Her bubbly personality and her helpful courteous staff makes this somewhat mundane process a breeze! Highly recommend!

Dana prepared documents for my Living Will, my Last Will and Testament, a Durable Power of Attorney, and Designation of Health Care Surrogate. She explained everything in easy to understand language and made helpful recommendations. The whole process was very smooth. A couple decades ago I used Legal Zoom to do this. It was a disaster, and I don't recommend using it.

Dana is so professional. I put this off because I was reluctant to deal with it. She made it so easy and made me so comfortable with the whole process.

I retained Dana Laganella’s law firm after researching several attorney’s in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. Her office responded expediently, provided accurate information and was welcoming. From my first encounter to the settlement I found their communication consistent and exemplary. A lawsuit is a highly stressful situation, and difficult for the lay person to understand at times. Dana and her staff guided me through the process with friendly professionalism. Her encompassing expertise was evident on many occasions. I also noticed that her colleagues held a high regard for her demeanor and knowledge. Some of my questions and concerns throughout the proceedings might have seemed trivial to Dana and her staff but they patiently helped me understand. Dana and her staff felt like friends by the time my case was completed. I have had occasion to request information from them in the approximately two years since the case was closed and have continued to receive their trademark service. That tells a lot about the character of the office. Since my case, I have recommended Ms. Laganella’s office to several friends who required legal assistance. I have heard they are as happy as I was from the service and results received. Oustanding customer service, sharp legal minds and a consummate effort to satisfy clients — that is what I received from Ms. Laganella’s office.

I have had the opportunity to work with Dana many times over the past few years and have found her to be professional and well versed in her practice areas. Additionally, Dana has brought a high level of customer service to the legal profession which is generally unheard of. I have no hesitation in making referrals to Dana!