Atty. David Michael Handley

Atty. David Michael Handley

David Michael Handley is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, liability and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Rochester College in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Lincoln Lincoln 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About David Michael Handley at a glance

David Michael Handley is an Associate based in Lincoln, Nebraska. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (2002) and Iowa (2013). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Rochester College (B.S., 1998). Active member of Omaha and Nebraska State Bar Associations American Association for Justice Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys Nebraska Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Michael Handley is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, liability and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Rochester College in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • David practices in Lincoln, NE

Practice Areas Explained

David Michael Handley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Handley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

David Michael Handley is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Nebraska →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Michael Handley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nebraska →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Michael Handley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nebraska →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Michael Handley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Michael Handley is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lincoln are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Michael Handley

Where is David Michael Handley's law office located?
David Michael Handley's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Michael Handley handle?
David Michael Handley focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has David Michael Handley practiced law?
David Michael Handley has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did David Michael Handley go to law school?
David Michael Handley earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1998).
How can I contact David Michael Handley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Creighton University School of Law
- 2002
B.S.
Rochester College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 2002
Iowa
Admitted: 2013

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