The Division of Law (DOL) serves as primary legal counsel for New Jersey state government. Generally speaking, this work takes three forms: by providing legal advice to the state’s departments and agencies, by defending the state in civil litigation, and by bringing civil lawsuits against individuals, corporations, and other entities that violate the law and harm New Jersey and its residents. Staffed by nearly 500 attorneys, DOL’s responsibilities cover a broad swath of legal issues, including those involving banking, child protection, corrections, education, environmental, finance, health, insurance, taxation, and transportation matters.
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Attention Process Servers
Pursuant to the order of the New Jersey Supreme Court
signed, April 7, 2020, all summons and complaints must be
served electronically to: NJAG.ElectronicService.CivilMatters@law.njoag.gov
Process Servers – Full Document rev. 5/19/21
Order Permitting Electronic Service of Process on the State of New Jersey
Acting AG Bruck: New Jersey Files Amicus Brief Supporting U.S. Department of Justice Challenge to Texas Ban on Abortions
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828Amicus Brief TRENTON...
Acting AG Bruck Announces Board Actions Against Two Licensees Accused Criminal Sexual Conduct on the Job
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Acting AG Bruck: Smith & Wesson Must Now Fully Comply with Investigative Subpoena
New Jersey Supreme Court, Like State and Federal Trial Courts, Denies Company’s Efforts to Evade Subpoena ComplianceFor Immediate Release: August 9, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P....