HandleInfo existingHandle = handleManager.getHandleForReconnect(getPath());
    
    if (existingHandle != null) {
        // Attempt reconnection
        try {
            reconnectWithDurableHandle(existingHandle);
            return;  // Success
        } catch (IOException e) {
            log.debug("Durable handle reconnect failed, opening new handle", e);
        }
    }