Door handle with adjustable pull mounting mechanism

A door handle comprising:

• a grip having a first end and a second end;
• a first mounting plate connected to the first end of the grip;
• a second mounting plate connected to the second end of the grip, the second mounting plate being substantially coplanar with the first mounting plate and including a recessed area;
• a mounting post for attaching the second mounting plate to a door;
• a rotating arm pivotally connected to the second mounting plate and pivotable in the recessed area;
• and
• wherein the mounting post is slidably connected to the rotating arm.

A method of installing a door handle to a door, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a door handle with a grip having a first end and a second end, a first mounting plate connected to the first end of the grip, a second mounting plate connected to the second end of the grip, and a mounting post coupled to the second mounting plate for attaching the second mounting plate to a door;
• aligning the mounting post with a hole in the door by adjusting a position of the mounting post with respect to the second mounting plate along at least two axes of movement;
• and
• connecting the door handle to the door.