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Daniel F Diffley

Daniel F Diffley

USA 2026

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Dan Diffley is a seasoned trial lawyer trusted by clients to handle complex, high-stakes commercial disputes. A go-to litigator, he represents companies across a broad range of matters, including class actions, mass torts, insurance, real estate, and business and contractual disputes.

As lead trial counsel, Dan regularly represents Fortune 500 companies in litigation nationwide, guiding matters from pre-suit strategy through trial, arbitration, and appeal. His experience includes sophisticated disputes involving fraud, fiduciary duty, trade secrets, and professional liability.

A courtroom veteran with significant trial experience, Dan is equally strong on appeal, representing clients before federal and state appellate courts across the country.

Career

Alston & Bird’s Partners Committee. Former co-chair, firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group.

Education

Wake Forest University

JD

2000

University of Richmond

BA

1996

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Georgia

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Daniel Diffley is an experienced trial lawyer who handles a wide array of commercial disputes, with experience spanning class actions and insurance cases.

Strengths

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  • Daniel is excellent at distilling complex facts in a linear and comprehensive way when speaking to non-lawyers.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Dan is a great lawyer. He is smart, quick and sophisticated in his approach.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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