The DOJ is committed to providing the highest quality legal services in the most cost-effective manner. We require our outside counsel to agree with and honor that commitment. Outside counsel is expected to represent the State with integrity, professionalism, and a sense of urgency in resolving the legal problems for which their services are retained. While the DOJ requires outside counsel to provide legal services of the highest quality, outside counsel is also expected to make all efforts to render those services efficiently and cost-effectively. The DOJ has issued this Outside Counsel Billing Policy (the “Policy”) in order to provide direction regarding processes and procedures in connection with the billing of services rendered by outside counsel.
