RALEIGH, N.C. — Attorney Partner Ashley T. Banks of Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks has been selected to the 2027 North Carolina Rising Stars list, an honor that recognizes the top 2.5% of the state’s lawyers. This marks the third time Banks has received the distinction, having also been named in 2023 and 2026.
The Rising Stars list, published by Super Lawyers, is reserved for attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. The selection process is based on a patented multiphase methodology that includes statewide peer nominations, independent research evaluations, and peer reviews. According to Super Lawyers, the listing is designed to elevate attorney visibility and trust within the legal community.
For clients in Raleigh and across North Carolina, Banks’ recognition signals her standing among her peers and her commitment to her practice. At Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, Ashley T. Banks focuses on family law matters, including separation agreements, child custody, domestic violence, child support, equitable distribution, divorce, collaborative divorce, and post-separation support and alimony. She is described by the firm as treating every case with compassion and sensitivity, maintaining open communication, and being a tenacious defender of her clients’ rights.
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 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2026 in Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation.
The recognition comes as Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks continues to serve clients throughout North Carolina. The firm handles a range of claims, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and family law cases. Its attorneys have received other accolades, including an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The firm provides bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking staff and uses state-of-the-art case management tools to support clients.
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