Kye Handy

Kye C. Handy

Partner
  • (601) 965-8147
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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
  • Mississippi, 2015
Related Practices
About Kye
Q&A
  • 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.
     

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Speaking Engagements

Credentials

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
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2022
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2021
  • Mississippi Supreme Court, 2015
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, 2015
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi, 2015
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2015
Bar Admissions
  • Mississippi, 2015
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
 

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