Kye Handy | Litigation | Balch & Bingham LLP

Education

University of Mississippi School of Law

J.D., 2015, Associate Supra, Mississippi Law Journal
Tougaloo College

B.A., English, 2012, summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

Which Courts or agencies do you most often appear before on behalf of your clients?

I have substantial experience appearing before Chancellors across the state of Mississippi. I appear often in the circuit and county courts across the state of Mississippi. Additionally, I practice in the federal courts in Mississippi, Florida, and Texas.
What do you find most exciting about your work?

I enjoy the problem solving involved in the practice of law. Every detail is important and could be a potential lynchpin to close a case in your favor.

Select Matters

Prepared successful summary judgement motion defending land owners in property dispute with neighbors concerning excess water damage to home structure and yard.
Prepared successful summary judgement motion on behalf of two vehicle owners for personal injury, property damage, and negligent instrument claims
Prepared successful summary judgement motion in personal injury matter where plaintiff did not disclose personal injury claim in on-going bankruptcy matter.
Successfully navigated to resolution civil lawsuit for defamation related to whether calling someone a racist on social media is defamatory.
Manages and leads team in navigating client’s dispute resolution process in all properties across the nation.

Education

University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 2015, Associate Supra, Mississippi Law Journal
Tougaloo College, B.A., English, 2012, summa cum laude

Courts

Bar Admissions

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Resolutions Team, Credentials Board
Mississippi Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, President
Jackson Young Lawyers Association
Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, Editorial Board
Capital Area Bar Association

Awards & Accolades

The Best Lawyers in America^®, Ones to Watch
Mid-South Super Lawyers, Rising Star
Mississippi Business Journal, Top 40 Under 40, 2022
Mississippi Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, 2021
Mississippi Bar Foundation, Law-Related Public Education Award, 2021
Dean's Distinguished Service Award

Community Involvement

Junior League of Jackson
The Clinton (MS) Alumnae, Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Technology Committee