Our Approach to External Legal Services
The Office of the Attorney General maintains procedures and guidelines governing the engagement of outside counsel to represent the State and its agencies in legal proceedings.
Our outside counsel policy establishes clear parameters for when external legal expertise may be necessary, ensuring all selections adhere to a competitive bidding process with appropriate oversight. Under this policy, all appointed outside counsel work under the direct supervision of the Office of the Attorney General, maintaining accountability while supplementing our in-house legal capabilities.
Available Resources
We invite you to explore the following information regarding our outside counsel practices:
- Written determinations explaining the necessity for outside counsel appointments
- Current requests for proposal seeking specialized legal services
- Legal fee payments made to appointed outside counsel
- Notice of attorneys and/or law firms that have been previously approved to represent the State with regard to a particular area of law or subject matter
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