About Andrew J.
Andrew J. Gerling earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Otterbein College in 2005 and completed his legal studies at Capital University Law School, receiving his J.D. in 2011. He moved into private practice after law school and established the early contours of his legal career in central Ohio. His academic background gave him a grounding in government and legal processes that informs his courtroom work.
His name first appears in firm records in connection with Doucet Gerling Co., L.P.A., where he became a member in 2013. That period marked his entry into sustained practice and local professional circles. Over the next decade he built trial experience and cultivated relationships across the Columbus legal community. He also joined the Central Ohio Association of Justice, a professional group that connects trial lawyers across the region.
In 2022 Gerling advanced to a partner position at Kohl & Cook Law Office, LLC. The move represented a step into leadership within a small firm setting. He is admitted to practice in Ohio and is authorized to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Those admissions allow him to handle matters at both the trial and federal appellate levels when cases move beyond state court.
Colleagues describe his courtroom manner as deliberate and focused. He has worked on cases that required both litigation planning and courtroom advocacy, tasks that demand attention to detail and an ability to respond under pressure. He participates in professional associations that keep him connected to developments in trial practice and regional rules. He maintains ties to the legal community in central Ohio through ongoing membership and local involvement.
Gerling’s practice blends the responsibilities of firm leadership with the day-to-day demands of client representation. He has spent years handling contested matters and appeals and now carries those responsibilities as a partner. He currently practices at Kohl & Cook Law Office, LLC, where his work centers on representing clients in matters in Ohio and before the Sixth Circuit.
