Daniel Fortune represents clients in matters involving cybersecurity, white collar defense, government enforcement actions, and regulatory compliance, including whistleblower allegations and organizing compliance programs to avoid whistleblower allegations. Daniel assists clients conduct confidential internal investigations regarding fraud, abuse, and a variety of other issues. He defends clients from government agents, subpoenas, and civil litigation. In addition, Daniel has served as lead counsel in more than 80 jury trials in federal and state courts involving complex matters with claims in the hundreds of millions of dollars and computer forensics. His clients value his commitment to protecting and defending their best interests and reputations.
Daniel represents 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. He has defended individual employees and companies from the Department of Justice, FBI, Secret Service, State Attorney General Offices, State Offices of Inspector General, IRS, FDA, and various local and state prosecutors. Daniel also has conducted confidential internal investigations for large manufacturers, national sports organizations, international construction companies, produce supply companies, financial institutions, dental offices, and physician practices. He 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 asset forfeiture actions involving millions of dollars.
Prior to joining Bradley, Daniel served as the lead cybersecurity attorney at a litigation boutique, and as a state and federal prosecutor, between 2002 and 2018, litigating matters involving computer forensics, white collar crime and government investigations. 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. He also served as the Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property coordinator with top-secret security clearance, working on matters involving cleared defense contractors. In addition, he 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 achieving notable success in major crime control efforts and 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 as 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.