Local Trial Counsel

Fortune Trial Attorneys serves as elite local trial counsel for national and out-of-state law firms requiring experienced courtroom advocates in Alabama and the Southeast. When your firm needs Alabama counsel for complex litigation, federal trials, or sophisticated state court matters, you need more than local admission. You need trial-tested attorneys with deep courtroom experience, local knowledge, and the ability to manage high-stakes litigation.

Experienced Courtroom Advocacy for Out-of-State Firms

With more than 75 jury trials in federal and state courts, and experience practicing in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Washington DC, and other jurisdictions, Daniel Fortune provides the sophisticated trial skills national firms expect from local counsel. His background includes 16 years as a federal prosecutor and service as a lead trial attorney at one of the largest and most elite firms in the Southeast. Daniel frequently partners with other lawyers to serve as local counsel or lead trial counsel, helping develop strategic approaches to advance the client’s interests.

Comprehensive Local Trial Counsel Services

Local trial counsel responsibilities extend far beyond satisfying local rules. They require attorneys who can manage discovery disputes, argue complex motions, conduct effective depositions, and try cases to verdict when necessary. Fortune Trial Attorneys provides a full range of local counsel services, including:

• Courtroom advocacy in trials, hearings, and motion practice
• Knowledge of local procedures and court expectations
• Relationships with local judges and court personnel
• Discovery management and deposition representation
• Trial preparation and jury selection
• Expert witness coordination
• Full trial representation or second chair support

Whether your firm requires Alabama counsel for a federal criminal trial, complex civil litigation in state court, MDL proceedings, or any matter involving local representation, Fortune Trial Attorneys combines trial experience with local insight. Our firm has handled complex cases involving hundreds of millions of dollars in claims, serious criminal allegations, expert witnesses, and sophisticated legal issues. We understand what national firms need from local counsel and deliver trial skills that protect both your clients and your firm’s reputation.

Partnering With National Firms in High-Stakes Matters

Our practice in Alabama and the Southeast, along with experience in federal courts across the country, makes Fortune Trial Attorneys a valuable partner for national firms requiring experienced local trial counsel capable of managing demanding litigation.