Gayle Gerling Pettinga

Gayle Gerling Pettinga is a respected personal injury attorney known for her focused advocacy and strong courtroom presence. She represents individuals and families facing serious injuries caused by negligence. Her practice includes Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Brain Injuries, Paralysis, Product Liability, Personal Injuries, Social Security Disability Insurance Claims, and VA Disability Claims.

Gayle earned her A.B. cum laude in 1984 from Smith College. She later completed her J.D. magna cum laude in 1987 at Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana. During law school, she served on the Indiana Law Journal Editorial Board as Senior Note Editor and published scholarly legal work.

Gayle began her legal career in complex environments where she gained insight into how major corporations and defense teams operate. That experience allows her to anticipate strategies and build strong cases for injured clients. She is admitted to practice in Indiana, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

Gayle has earned recognition for her legal skill and dedication. She is Martindale-Hubbell — Peer Review Rated: AV®, holds an Avvo Rated: 10.0, and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She has been listed in National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2007 – Present, and National Trial Lawyers Top Ten Trucking Lawyers 2020, along with honors from the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys in Indiana for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service.

Gayle Gerling Pettinga remains committed to guiding clients through difficult legal challenges with clarity and determination. She works to secure fair compensation while protecting her clients’ rights at every stage. Her leadership in the legal community and long record of results reflect her dedication to serving injured individuals across Indiana.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner & Attorney, Gerling Law Injury Attorneys
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Former President, National Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Evansville Bar Association
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
• Former Board Member, Indiana University Maurer School of Law Alumni Advisory Board
• Member, Brain Injury Association of Indiana
• Former Member Board of Trustees, Smith College Alumnae Association
• Member, Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Better Business Bureau
• Member, Owensboro Impact100

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Smith College
  AB with Cum Laude

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