The legal community in North Carolina has once again recognized the outstanding abilities of Partner Ashley T. Banks, who has been selected to the 2027 North Carolina Rising Stars list. This marks the third time Ms. Banks has received this honor, having previously been named in 2023 and 2026. The Rising Stars list is an exclusive accolade, reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state who have demonstrated a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. To qualify, a lawyer must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less, making this recognition a significant early-career milestone.
The selection process is rigorous and respected throughout the legal profession. Since 1991, Super Lawyers has been a trusted rating service that identifies exceptional attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. The annual selection uses a patented multiphase methodology that includes statewide peer nominations, independent research evaluations, and peer reviews. This comprehensive approach ensures that the listing is credible and helps elevate attorneys' visibility and trust within the legal community.
For Ms. Banks, this recognition underscores her dedication to her clients and her expertise in family law. Serving clients in Raleigh, North Carolina, Ashley T. Banks is a partner at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks. 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. Her compassionate and sensitive approach to each case has earned her a reputation for genuine care and open communication with clients. Clients have praised her politeness, friendliness, and tenacity in defending their rights and liberties throughout the legal process.
Beyond her practice, Ms. Banks is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, and the Wake County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division and Family Law Division. Her peers have also recognized her in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2026 in the categories of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. In her free time, she enjoys running, spending time at the beach, and being with her Old English sheepdog, Max.
The firm where Ms. Banks practices, Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, is a Raleigh-based law firm that handles a variety of claims, including personal injury, workers' compensation, and family law cases. The 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. The firm's team includes 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.
