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 Stevens Point-based firm received individual selections to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The dual recognition underscores the firm's standing in both the public and professional legal communities.
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 support from local residents and clients, distinguishing it from peer-reviewed honors.
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 designed to identify lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
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 reflects sustained recognition in a complex and sensitive area of legal practice.
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 growing reputation among his peers and a sustained record of professional accomplishment.
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. Recognition on the Rising Stars list is reserved for attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or fewer, signaling early-career excellence.
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. Together, they provide a more comprehensive view of a firm's reputation than either honor alone.
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 long history and broad 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, position it as a regional legal anchor. The 2026 recognitions may reinforce its ability to attract clients and talent in a competitive legal market. More information is available at https://www.andlaw.com.
