Creating a list of qualified counsel to provide legal services under the strict supervision of the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in the conduct of the matters for which the Attorney General has the authority to bring affirmative claims on behalf of the public interest. Specifically, the AGO is considering hiring outside counsel to evaluate potential litigation related to chemical hair relaxer products, and to represent the State in any such litigation (“identified matter”). The AGO seeks to review responses from law firms and qualify counsel for engagement. All services contemplated in this RFQ would be provided on a contingency fee basis. The AGO has full-time lawyers who handle the overwhelming majority of legal work, including litigation matters, for the State. Occasionally, the AGO seeks to engage attorneys with expertise in particular types of legal matters to supplement AGO resources and assist in prosecuting certain claims on behalf of the State.
