Michael Handy

Michael Handy

  • Construction Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury ...
  • Texas
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Mr. Handy has handled thousands of cases in many areas of personal injury law, including automobile liability, product liability, construction negligence, railroad liability, medical malpractice, and other professional liability cases. MR. HANDY’S PRACTICE FOCUSES ON: Personal Injury Product Liability Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Business and Commercial Litigation LAW BOARD CERTIFICATIONS Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization BORN Lincoln, Nebraska, December 29, 1950 ADMITTED TO BAR 1979, Texas and U.S. District Court – Northern and Western Districts of Texas. Selected to Texas Super Lawyers (a Thompson Reuters Business) 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004, and 2003 EDUCATION University of Nebraska University of Texas at Arlington (B.A., 1974; M.A., 1976) Baylor University (J.D., cum laude, 1979). Phi Delta Theta. PAPERS Notes and comments editor, Baylor Law Review, 1978-1979. Contributing Editor, The Brief, Practice Tips Section, 1981. Author, “Workers’ Compensation Third Party Actions and the Statute of Limitations,” Baylor Law Review, 1978 “Handling Social Security Disability claims,” The Brief, Vol. 10, No. 4 “Bad Faith in First Party Insurance Cases,” Advanced Civil Trial Course, 1986. Navigating the maze of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage, Advanced Insurance Seminar (1995-2001) MEMBER Tarrant County and American (Member, Board of Directors, 1990-1992) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, District 7a Grievance Committee, 1984-1987; Chairman, 1986-1987; Member, Administration of Justice, 1987-1990 Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association Texas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Fellow: Texas Bar Foundation. Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. (Board Certified: Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board

Practice Areas
    Construction Law
    Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Truck Accident
  • Dog Attack
  • Oil Field Injury
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
Baylor University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Awards
Texas Super Lawyers
Texas Super Lawyers
Selected to Texas Super Lawyers (a Thompson Reuters Business) 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008,2006, 2004, and 2003
Professional Associations
Texas State Bar  # 08905300
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Civil Trial Law
Texas State Bar
Personal Injury Trial Law
Texas State Bar
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