Amber J. Handy

Amber J. Handy is a Nevada and California attorney who represents individuals, families, and businesses in a broad range of civil matters. Her practice includes family law, guardianships, probate and trust administration, estate planning, real estate transactions and disputes, business transactions and litigation, workers’ compensation, and general civil litigation. She helps clients understand their options, protect important interests, and pursue practical resolutions through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings.

Handy earned her J.D. with distinction from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2013. She received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2010 and completed a mediation certificate through Crowley Mediation in 2021. Her legal, economic, and mediation training supports careful analysis of financial issues, property concerns, family disputes, contracts, and settlement opportunities.

Handy has handled thousands of workers’ compensation matters and represents injured employees seeking benefits after workplace accidents. She has also negotiated numerous contracts and represented both plaintiffs and defendants in contract disputes. Her business litigation experience includes assisting companies and owners with operational conflicts, while her real estate work covers transactions, ownership disputes, and related civil claims. She also guides families through guardianship, probate, trust, and domestic relations matters.

Amber J. Handy is admitted in Nevada and California, the US District Court for the District of Nevada, and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. She was named the State Bar of Nevada’s Young Lawyer of the Year in 2019 and has served in leadership roles within its Young Lawyers Division. Her professional involvement and varied practice reflect a commitment to accessible guidance, careful preparation, and client-centered legal service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Handy Legal Services PC
• Member, State Bar of Nevada
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, First Judicial District Bar Association
• Executive Committee Member, Young Lawyers Division, State Bar of Nevada, 2014-2022
• Lawyer Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Mainstreet Gardnerville, 2021-2025

Licensed State

• Nevada
• California

Education

• University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nevada
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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