Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks has announced that Partner Ashley T. Banks has been selected to the 2027 North Carolina Rising Stars list. This is the third time Banks has received the honor, having also been named to the list in 2023 and 2026.
The Rising Stars list is an exclusive recognition reserved for the top 2.5% of lawyers in North Carolina. Selection is based on a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. To be eligible, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. The rigorous criteria ensure that only the most promising and accomplished young attorneys are included.
The recognition matters because it signals to clients and the legal community that Banks has demonstrated exceptional skill and ethical standards early in her career. It also reflects positively on her firm, Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, which has a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal representation. The selection process, administered by Super Lawyers since 1991, is a trusted rating service identifying exceptional attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. Selections are made annually using a patented multiphase methodology that combines statewide peer nominations, independent research evaluations, and peer reviews, ensuring a credible listing that elevates attorney visibility and trust within the legal community.
Banks is a partner at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, where she focuses her practice on family law matters, including separation agreements, child custody, domestic violence, child support, equitable distribution, divorce, collaborative divorce, and post-separation support and alimony. According to her Ashley T. Banks profile, she treats every case with compassion and sensitivity and genuinely cares about her clients. She maintains open channels of communication and is known for her politeness and friendliness. She is a tenacious defender of her clients' rights and liberties throughout the length of their case, has an Avvo rating of "Good," and has received numerous favorable evaluations from pleased clients.
In addition to her Rising Stars recognition, Banks has 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. She is actively associated 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.
The firm she helps lead handles a variety of claims, including personal injury, workers' compensation, and family law cases. The Raleigh-based firm serves clients throughout North Carolina, helping them seek the best possible outcome in their legal matters. Their experienced lawyers are committed to providing compassionate and effective legal representation, along with one-on-one client service that treats individuals with the respect they deserve. Their team has fluent English- and Spanish-speaking staff members who provide hands-on, personalized care so clients feel comfortable and in control of their case. As a client-oriented law firm, they also utilize state-of-the-art case management tools to ensure that clients receive exceptional representation.
The firm's attorneys have received several other awards and recognitions for their outstanding legal advocacy and service, including an AV Preeminent rating from the highly regarded Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. For more information about the firm and its services, visit attorneync.com.
