General Introduction

In numerous areas, attorneys general hire outside counsel, and such hires are often uncontroversial because they bring in an expertise lacking in the AG’s office, involve one-off cases, concern matters located far from the AG’s office, or do not raise recurring public policy issues, such as collection actions. Outside counsel are controversial when the outside counsel are handling hot button issues, involve contingency counsel bringing cases on behalf of the state, or suggest a “pay-to-play” relationship.

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