Daniel has been practicing law for more than 23 years and has served as lead counsel in more than 75 jury trials in federal and state courts involving complex matters with claims in the hundreds of millions of dollars, involving serious allegations, expert witnesses, voluminous digital evidence, and DNA evidence. Daniel has practiced law in state and federal trial courts in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, several other states, and Washington DC. Daniel began trying cases in law school, at the College of William & Mary with the most technologically advanced trial courtroom in the country, where he graduated with the honor of the Order of the Barristers in 2002.     

Daniel J. Fortune is trial-tested and represents clients in matters involving criminal defense, cybersecurity, and complex civil litigation involving serious injuries and damages, negligence, wire fraud, RICO, medical malpractice, commercial vehicles and drivers, and guns and drugs. Also, Daniel enjoys conducting confidential internal investigations for clients on matters often involving possible serious injuries or damages. Daniel proudly defends clients from allegations, investigations, warrants, subpoenas, target letters, and civil litigation. Daniel’s clients value his commitment to fighting for their best interests and reputations. Daniel often partners with other lawyers to serve as local counsel and/or lead trial counsel to help find the best way to seek justice for clients.

Daniel has represented clients ranging from individual employees to Fortune 100 companies, including construction companies, financial institutions, municipalities, school systems, physician practices, churches, dental practices, and other small businesses. Daniel has represented individual employees and companies in matters involving the Department of Justice, FBI, Secret Service, DEA, State Attorney General Offices, State Offices of Inspector General, IRS, FDA, and various local and state prosecutors. Daniel has also conducted confidential internal investigations for large manufacturers, national sports organizations, international construction companies, produce supply companies, financial institutions, dental offices, and physician practices.  Daniel has defended clients from ransomware cybersecurity incidents and assisted in planning compliance programs for various state and federal data security requirements. Daniel has defended clients from government asset forfeiture actions involving millions of dollars.

Prior to starting Fortune Trial Attorneys LLC, for more than 6 years, Daniel served as a lead trial attorney for one of the largest and most elite law firms in the southeast, and as a state and federal prosecutor for more than 16 years. As the Deputy Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division, he supervised major cybercrime, white collar fraud, public corruption, asset forfeiture and national security matters. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Daniel successfully conducted jury trials involving a broad range of allegations, including wire fraud, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and civil rights violations. Daniel also served as the Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Coordinator with top-secret security clearance, working on matters involving cleared defense contractors. In addition, Daniel supervised national and international investigations related to internet crime, money laundering, and cryptocurrencies. During his time at the Department of Justice, Daniel was recognized by the FBI Director for his work with the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force for contributions to complex and sensitive operations. Daniel also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Maryland and as a DOJ Trial Attorney in Washington DC, where he collaborated with the High-Tech Investigative Unit to lead national and international investigations.

Daniel serves as an adjunct professor at Miles School of Law, where he teaches Torts. He also served as an adjunct professor at the Birmingham School of law and a respected mentor and advisor for the Birmingham School of Law Mock Trial Team. Daniel also volunteers his time assisting the mock trial program at Ramsay High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Daniel is married with two kids and has been living in the Birmingham, Alabama area for the last 18+ years.