State Attorneys General

State attorneys general play a central role in shaping the regulatory and enforcement landscape. As chief law enforcement officers, they exercise broad authority to investigate and pursue claims involving consumer protection, antitrust, data privacy, financial services, healthcare, and other areas affecting businesses nationwide.

We work proactively with clients to identify and mitigate risk before issues arise, while also providing decisive, experienced counsel when investigations or litigation are underway. Our multidisciplinary team integrates capabilities across regulatory, government relations, litigation, and crisis management to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

With experience handling single-state inquiries and complex multistate investigations, we guide clients through each phase of engagement with attorneys general, from initial outreach and civil investigative demands to negotiated resolutions and trial.

Snell & Wilmer represents clients in matters involving state attorneys general across the country, including investigations, litigation, and regulatory engagement. We advise public and private companies, boards, and executives on managing risk, responding to government inquiries, and navigating multijurisdictional enforcement actions.

Our team understands that attorney general actions often involve overlapping legal, business, and reputational considerations. We work with clients to develop strategies that address each of these dimensions and position them for efficient resolution.

Deep Government Experience: Our team includes attorneys who have served in senior roles within attorneys general offices as well as government agencies, providing rare insight into enforcement priorities, decision-making processes, and investigative strategies. These attorneys have been involved in some of the largest and most significant multi-state investigations in the country and have litigated dozens of matters involving state attorneys general in federal and state court.

National Reach, Local Insight: We represent clients across the country, leveraging strong relationships and on-the-ground knowledge in key jurisdictions where attorneys general are particularly active.

Multidisciplinary Strength: We integrate capabilities across litigation, regulatory, government relations, and crisis management to address the full scope of challenges presented by attorneys general matters