Anderson O'Brien, LLP Wins Community's Choice Award as Three Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Selections

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. Separately, three Anderson O'Brien attorneys received individual selections to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The dual recognition highlights the firm's standing among both community members and legal professionals, a combination that can strengthen client trust and reinforce its competitive position 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 indicates strong local visibility and satisfaction, which can be a meaningful differentiator in a market where personal referrals and community reputation often drive legal hiring decisions.

In a separate development, 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 peer-driven methodology contrasts with the public voting of the Community's Choice Awards, providing a complementary form of validation that speaks to professional respect and legal skill.

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 signals sustained recognition in a sensitive practice area where clients often rely on attorney credentials and peer reputation when choosing representation.

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 reflects a trajectory of growing peer recognition, which can be important for attracting clients in competitive personal injury and workers' compensation markets.

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, which may help the firm signal depth and succession strength to business and individual clients.

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, these recognitions suggest that Anderson O'Brien has built both broad community appeal and respect within the legal profession.

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, combined with current awards and attorney selections, positions it as a stable and established option for individuals and businesses seeking legal services in the region. More information is available at https://www.andlaw.com.