Tennessee Attorney General

The Tennessee Attorney General's Office serves as the state's law office, providing counsel to Tennessee. Led by Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti since 2022, the office represents the state in various legal matters, including civil defense, civil enforcement, and appellate litigation in state and federal courts, up to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The office's work encompasses a wide range of areas. It enforces civil rights laws, addressing discrimination in employment, education, housing, and public accommodations. Attorneys handle complex constitutional and election-related litigation, administrative law, and matters concerning public records and open meetings. The office also represents law enforcement entities, prosecutes civil enforcement actions, and manages criminal appeals and federal habeas corpus proceedings.

Consumer protection is a key focus, with the office securing settlements against corporations like Aqua Finance and addressing issues with Blackrock, Google, Purdue Pharma, and LiveNation-Ticketmaster. It also works to protect young Tennesseans from technology-related harms and vindicates the rights of student-athletes. Additionally, the office handles real property matters, including eminent domain, and defends state entities against tort claims. The office is involved in enforcing tobacco laws, prosecuting the unauthorized practice of law, and providing victim information services.