RALEIGH, NC — Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks announced that its four partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The recognitions highlight the attorneys' extensive experience and knowledge in their practice areas, as well as the respect their peers in the legal community hold for them.
Joseph Baznik was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. David E. Vtipil was listed for both Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants. Robert C. Younce, Jr. was recognized for Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants. Additionally, Ashley T. Banks was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation.
These distinctions are significant because Best Lawyers selections are based entirely on peer review. Each year, more than 20 million evaluations are collected worldwide and put through a rigorous vetting process. Of those, only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results. For the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed, while Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognitions were determined based on more than 6 million evaluations.
The firm's attorneys handle a variety of claims, including personal injury, workers' compensation, and family law cases. They serve clients throughout North Carolina from their Raleigh-based office. The team includes fluent English- and Spanish-speaking staff members who provide hands-on, personalized care. The firm also utilizes state-of-the-art case management tools to ensure exceptional representation.
This peer-reviewed recognition is particularly notable in the legal industry because it is not influenced by marketing or paid listings. It reflects the high regard in which the firm's partners are held by their fellow attorneys. The firm's attorneys have also received other awards, including an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
For more information about Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks and their legal services, visit attorneync.com.
