Daniel J. Fortune graduated from the College of William & Mary School of Law with the honor of being named to the Order of Barristers. 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, and several other states. 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.
Prior to starting Fortune Trial Attorneys LLC, Daniel served as a lead trial attorney for one of the largest and most elite law firms in the southeast for more than 6 years, and as a state and federal prosecutor for more than 16 years. As a 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. 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 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.Â
