RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks announced that its four firm 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. This recognition underscores the attorneys' extensive experience and the high regard in which they are held within the legal community.
The Best Lawyers in America® (2027 – 33rd Edition) includes Joseph Baznik for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, David E. Vtipil for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants, and Robert C. Younce, Jr. for Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants. Additionally, Ashley T. Banks has been honored in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2027 Edition) for Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation.
Best Lawyers® is a peer-reviewed guide that recognizes legal professionals based on the opinions of their fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. Each year, over 20 million evaluations are collected worldwide and subjected to rigorous vetting. 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® in America recognitions were determined from over 6 million evaluations.
Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks is a Raleigh-based firm handling 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 team includes fluent English- and Spanish-speaking staff members who provide hands-on, personalized care, and the firm utilizes state-of-the-art case management tools to ensure 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 Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. These latest honors from Best Lawyers further cement the firm's reputation for excellence in legal practice.
