Derin B. Dickerson
Partner, Litigation & Trial Practice – Alston & Bird

Description of field of expertise

Derin Dickerson concentrates his practice on complex litigation matters with an emphasis on class action defense and data privacy litigation. He has extensive experience litigating complex disputes, including matters in the telecommunications, financial services, and consumer products industries. Derin frequently speaks on topics relating to data privacy and class action litigation.

Derin regularly defends class actions and other complex disputes in jurisdictions across the country, including California, New York, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. He handles cases involving a variety of state and federal statutes, including the FCRA, TCPA, California CLRA, California UCL, and consumer protection and deceptive trade practices statutes.

His clients have included several leading wireless service providers and leading manufacturers of cellular phones, computers, and automobiles, as well as the world’s largest insurance company and the world’s largest retailer. His practice also includes counseling athletes and entertainers on a variety of issues.

Derin was named to the Daily Report’s “40 Under 40 on the Rise” list, recognizing top attorneys in Georgia under the age of 40. He was also recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2014 Georgia “Rising Star” and selected as a member of the Leadership Atlanta class of 2016.

 

What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?

I would advise new attorneys to find an industry that piques their interest and to learn everything about it. Litigation attorneys are more effective when we understand the broader context of our clients’ businesses and industries.