Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks announced that Partner Ashley T. Banks has been selected to the 2027 North Carolina Rising Stars list. This marks the third time Banks has received the honor, having also been named in 2023 and 2026. The Rising Stars list recognizes the top 2.5% of attorneys in North Carolina who are either 40 years old or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less.
The selection process for Super Lawyers, a rating service that has operated since 1991, involves a patented multiphase methodology. This includes statewide peer nominations, independent research evaluations, and peer reviews across more than 70 practice areas. The result is a credible listing that enhances attorney visibility and trust within the legal community. For clients, inclusion on the Rising Stars list signals that an attorney has attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Ashley T. Banks is a partner at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, where she focuses her practice on family law matters. Her areas of concentration include separation agreements, child custody, domestic violence, child support, equitable distribution, divorce, collaborative divorce, and post-separation support and alimony. She is known for treating every case with compassion and sensitivity, maintaining open communication, and tenaciously defending her clients' rights throughout the legal process. Her Avvo rating of "Good" and numerous positive client evaluations reflect her commitment to effective representation.
Beyond her practice, Banks is actively involved with the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the Wake County Bar Association, and the Wake County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division and Family Law Division. She has also been recognized by her peers in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2026 in the categories of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. These accolades underscore her growing reputation as a leading family law attorney in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina.
The recognition holds significance for the broader legal industry, as it highlights the value of peer-driven evaluations in identifying talented attorneys. For readers in need of legal services, this announcement may serve as a useful indicator of an attorney's standing among colleagues. Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks handles a variety of claims, including personal injury, workers' compensation, and family law cases. The Raleigh-based firm serves clients throughout North Carolina and is committed to providing compassionate and effective legal representation. With fluent English- and Spanish-speaking staff and state-of-the-art case management tools, the firm aims to ensure clients feel comfortable and in control of their cases. The firm's attorneys have also received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, further demonstrating their outstanding legal advocacy and service.
