Anderson O'Brien, LLP has been voted the winner in the Law Firm category of the 2026 Best of Portage County Community's Choice Awards, with winners announced on July 12, 2026. In a separate development, three attorneys from the firm have received individual selections to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The dual recognition highlights the firm's standing both within the community it serves and among its legal peers.
The Best of Portage County Community's Choice Awards is a public recognition program in which community members nominate and vote for businesses and organizations across Portage County. The program covers categories spanning professional services, dining, retail, health care, and other sectors. Winning the Law Firm category reflects direct community support and trust, as the award is determined entirely by public participation.
Separately, two Anderson O'Brien attorneys were selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers list, and a third was selected to the 2026 Rising Stars list. The Super Lawyers selection process involves peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. This method contrasts with the Community's Choice Awards, which rely on public voting. The two recognitions are distinct: one measures popular support, while the other measures professional acknowledgment and peer review.
Donna L. Ginzl was selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers list. Ginzl practices family law at Anderson O'Brien and has been licensed in Wisconsin since 1994. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Her selection to Super Lawyers places her among a select group of attorneys recognized for their expertise and professional achievements in family law.
Bradley A. Yanke was also selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers list after being selected to the Rising Stars list from 2022 through 2025. Yanke's practice focuses on personal injury and workers' compensation matters. His progression from Rising Stars to Super Lawyers indicates sustained recognition by peers and continued professional growth in his areas of practice.
Heather M. Huebner was selected to the 2026 Rising Stars list. Huebner's practice areas include estate planning and probate, business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate. The Rising Stars list recognizes attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. Her inclusion signals early-career distinction in multiple practice areas.
The implications of these recognitions extend beyond individual honors. For Anderson O'Brien, the combination of a community-voted award and peer-selected Super Lawyers listings reinforces its reputation as a firm that is both accessible to the public and respected within the legal profession. The firm, based at 1257 Main Street in Stevens Point, has served Portage County and central Wisconsin since 1886. Its long-standing presence and continued recognition suggest stability and enduring client trust.
For clients and potential clients, the awards may serve as indicators of quality and reliability. The Community's Choice Award demonstrates that local residents value the firm's services, while the Super Lawyers selections provide independent validation from legal peers. Together, they offer a dual endorsement that few firms achieve.
Anderson O'Brien, LLP is a full-service law firm founded in 1886 and based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The firm serves Portage County and central Wisconsin communities across practice areas including personal injury, litigation, family law, estate planning, elder law, business and corporate law, employment law, real estate, tax planning, and workers' compensation. More information is available at https://www.andlaw.com.
