Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks has announced that Partner Ashley T. Banks has been selected to the 2027 North Carolina Rising Stars list. This marks the third time Ms. Banks has received the honor, having also been named in 2023 and 2026. The Rising Stars list, published by Super Lawyers, recognizes no more than 2.5% of attorneys in North Carolina each year.
To be eligible for Rising Stars, a lawyer must be 40 years old or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less. The selection process is multiphase, combining peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Because the list is limited to a small percentage of the state's lawyers, inclusion signals strong peer recognition and professional achievement. For clients seeking legal representation, such designations can serve as a useful indicator of an attorney's standing within the legal community.
Ms. Banks, who practices at the Raleigh-based firm Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, focuses her practice on family law. Her areas of concentration include separation agreements, child custody, domestic violence, child support, equitable distribution, divorce, collaborative divorce, and post-separation support and alimony. In a field where emotions often run high, her approach emphasizes compassion, open communication, and a tenacious defense of clients' rights. She holds a "Good" Avvo rating and has received numerous positive client reviews.
The recognition also reflects on the firm, which handles a range of legal matters beyond family law. The firm's attorneys represent clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, and family law cases throughout North Carolina. They offer bilingual services in English and Spanish and use modern case management tools to keep clients informed. The firm has also earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a sign of high ethical standards and legal ability.
Ms. Banks remains actively involved in professional organizations, including the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, and the Wake County Bar Association, where she participates in the Young Lawyers Division and Family Law Division. She has also been listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2026 for Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation.
For readers in need of legal assistance, the firm can be reached through its Contact Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks page or by visiting attorneync.com.
