Atty. David C. Keating
David Keating focuses his practice on matters involving technology and data. David is one of the co-leaders of the Privacy & Data Security Practice at Alston & Bird.
Privacy and Data Security Law & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About David C. Keating at a Glance
David C. Keating is a securities and internet attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C. Keating
- David Keating focuses his practice on matters involving technology and data
- David is one of the co-leaders of the Privacy & Data Security Practice at Alston & Bird
- He has advised clients on privacy and security issues arising along the entire data lifecycle for more than 15 years
- He assists clients with compliance strategies, policy development and implementation, data monetization and data use analyses, new product development, privacy and security issues in transactions, and privacy enforcement matters
- Particular areas of focus include emerging technologies, Big Data, European Union data protection and children’s privacy
- David’s technology practice is focused on high technology companies and strategic technology and outsourcing initiatives at public and private corporations across industries
- His technology experience includes strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives, including information technology and business process outsourcing transactions
- mergers and acquisitions
- and complex software, cloud computing, systems integration and other technology transactions
- David’s practice has been listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers Global and The Best Lawyers in America
Practice Areas Explained
David C. Keating's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Keating handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Securities Law in Atlanta
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Internet & Cyber Law in Atlanta
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Atlanta Choose David C. Keating
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David C. Keating's practice in the field of securities and internet.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, David C. Keating can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering securities and internet, David C. Keating can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means David C. Keating attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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