Anderson O'Brien, LLP was voted the winner in the Law Firm category of the 2026 Best of Portage County Community's Choice Awards, with winners announced July 12, 2026. The recognition matters because it reflects direct public endorsement from community members who nominated and voted for businesses across professional services, dining, retail, health care, and other sectors. For a law firm that has served Portage County and central Wisconsin since 1886, the award signals sustained local trust at a time when legal consumers have abundant choices.
Separately, three Anderson O'Brien attorneys received individual selections to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Two attorneys were named 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 distinction matters because it is conferred by legal professionals rather than the general public, offering a different measure of credibility than a community vote.
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 carries weight for clients navigating family law matters, as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers fellowship is a recognized marker of expertise in matrimonial law.
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 suggests a developing track record in areas where injured workers and accident victims often need experienced representation.
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. Rising Stars recognition typically highlights attorneys who are early in their careers but have demonstrated notable professional achievement.
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 both honors in the same year matters because it shows the firm appeals to two different audiences: local residents and fellow attorneys.
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's attorneys work as a team, drawing on varied practice concentrations to address legal matters that involve overlapping issues. For individuals and businesses in central Wisconsin, the dual recognition may serve as a signal of stability and peer respect in a legal market where reputation is often difficult to assess. More information is available at https://www.andlaw.com.
