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. The award is part of a public recognition program in which community members nominate and vote for businesses and organizations across Portage County, covering categories that span professional services, dining, retail, health care, and other sectors. This recognition is significant because it reflects direct endorsement from the community the firm serves, underscoring its longstanding reputation and local trust.
In a separate development, three attorneys from the firm received individual selections to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. 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. 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. 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 Super Lawyers selection process involves peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. This peer-driven methodology contrasts with the Community's Choice Awards, which are determined through public nominations and voting. The dual recognition matters because it demonstrates that the firm's attorneys are esteemed both by the public they serve and by their professional peers. Such accolades can enhance the firm's credibility, attract new clients, and reinforce its standing as a leading legal service provider in central Wisconsin.
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 is a full-service law firm offering assistance 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. The firm has maintained a long-standing presence in the Stevens Point community. More information is available at https://www.andlaw.com.
The implications of these announcements extend beyond individual honors. For Anderson O'Brien, the Community's Choice Award signals strong local engagement and client satisfaction, while the Super Lawyers selections validate the attorneys' expertise and professional integrity. Together, they position the firm as a trusted legal resource in Portage County, potentially influencing prospective clients' decisions and reinforcing its competitive edge in the region.
