RALEIGH, N.C. – 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 Banks has received the recognition, having also been named in 2023 and 2026. The annual list is published by Super Lawyers, a rating service that has identified exceptional attorneys across more than 70 practice areas since 1991.
The Rising Stars designation is reserved for the top 2.5% of lawyers in North Carolina who have demonstrated a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Eligibility is limited to attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. Selections are made using a patented multiphase methodology that includes statewide peer nominations, independent research evaluations, and peer reviews. The listing is designed to elevate 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. Her areas of concentration include separation agreements, child custody, domestic violence, child support, equitable distribution, divorce, collaborative divorce, and post-separation support and alimony. According to the firm, she treats every case with compassion and sensitivity, maintains open communication with clients, and is known for her politeness and friendliness. She is described as a tenacious defender of her clients’ rights and liberties throughout the length of their case. She holds an Avvo rating of “Good” and has received numerous favorable evaluations from pleased clients.
In addition to her Rising Stars recognition, Banks has been acknowledged 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 recognition of Banks highlights the broader capabilities of her firm. The attorneys at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks handle a variety of claims, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and family law cases. Based in Raleigh, the firm serves clients throughout North Carolina, aiming to help them seek the best possible outcome in their legal matters.
For readers in North Carolina, the selection of Banks to the 2027 Rising Stars list signals that they have access to a legal professional who has been vetted by peers and independent researchers. The firm’s inclusion of Banks on its team may also indicate a commitment to providing compassionate and effective legal representation. The firm employs fluent English- and Spanish-speaking staff members and utilizes state-of-the-art case management tools to ensure clients receive personalized care and remain in control of their cases. The firm’s attorneys have received other recognitions, including an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
As the legal industry continues to emphasize peer-reviewed credentials, honors such as the Rising Stars list can influence how potential clients choose representation. For Banks, the 2027 selection reinforces her standing among North Carolina’s younger attorneys and may attract new clients seeking family law services. For the firm, the repeated recognition of one of its partners could enhance its reputation in a competitive market.
