Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, a Raleigh-based law firm, announced that all four of its 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, based on peer review, highlight the attorneys' extensive experience and knowledge in their respective practice areas.
Joseph Baznik was recognized in the field of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. David E. Vtipil received recognition in both Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants. Robert C. Younce, Jr. was honored in Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants. Additionally, Ashley T. Banks was listed in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation.
These honors reflect the high regard in which the legal community holds these attorneys. Best Lawyers® maintains a global network of legal professionals recognized based on trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. Selections depend on the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. Each year, more than 20 million evaluations are collected worldwide and put through a rigorous vetting process. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, underscoring 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 Ones to Watch determinations were based on over 6 million evaluations.
The firm, which handles personal injury, workers' compensation, and family law cases, serves clients throughout North Carolina. Its experienced lawyers are committed to providing compassionate and effective legal representation, with one-on-one client service. 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.
Beyond these recent honors, the firm's attorneys have received other awards, including an AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. For more information, visit attorneync.com.
