Gayle Gerling Pettinga
About Gayle Gerling Pettinga
Gayle Gerling Pettinga is a lawyer based in Evansville, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Gayle Gerling Pettinga is recognized in the following practice area:
- Evansville, Indiana
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Gerling Law
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Evansville, IN
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