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 of the firm's attorneys have received individual selections to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The dual recognition highlights the firm's standing in both the public sphere and the legal profession, reinforcing its long-established reputation in central Wisconsin.
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 therefore reflects direct endorsement by the community the firm has served since 1886. This matters because it signals that Anderson O'Brien's commitment to client service and local engagement resonates with the people of Portage County, distinguishing it from firms that may not maintain such a visible community presence.
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 is distinct from public voting, relying instead on professional assessments and objective analysis. The inclusion of multiple attorneys on these lists is significant because it demonstrates that the firm's legal expertise is recognized not only by clients but also by peers in the legal community.
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, a designation that further underscores her specialization and standing in family law. Her repeated recognition suggests sustained excellence in a practice area that often involves sensitive and complex personal matters.
Bradley A. Yanke was 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 a trajectory of growing recognition and experience, which can be particularly important for clients seeking representation in injury and compensation cases where outcomes can significantly affect individuals' lives.
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. Being named to Rising Stars, which recognizes attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less, signals early-career promise and positions her as a future leader in the firm and the broader legal community.
The Community's Choice Awards and the Super Lawyers selection process are distinct forms of recognition. The Community's Choice Awards are determined through public nominations and voting. The Super Lawyers process is conducted independently and involves peer nominations, research, and evaluation rather than public voting. The combination of these two honors provides a comprehensive view of the firm's impact: it is valued by the public it serves and respected by the peers who evaluate its legal work.
Anderson O'Brien, LLP is based at 1257 Main Street in Stevens Point and has served Portage County and central Wisconsin since 1886. The firm offers a full range of legal services 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. Its attorneys work as a team, drawing on varied practice concentrations to address legal matters that involve overlapping issues. More information is available at https://www.andlaw.com.
