In the complex and at times inscrutable world of representing governments, it is always helpful if outside counsel understand how to best help the government’s attorney. Whether the attorney is the attorney general, a county attorney—as I was for seven years in Fulton County—or a city attorney, understanding the nature of their jobs and how best to approach their matters will greatly alleviate the stress these attorneys endure when working with outside counsel.
Most often, when outside counsel is engaged, it is for a discrete matter where that attorney has expertise. Sometimes outside counsel is engaged due to conflicts of interest, whether real or perceived. There are still other instances where the government attorney needs some bench strength and is looking to outside counsel to bring a perspective to the matter otherwise unavailable.
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