State Attorney General Litigation
The Lanier Law Firm represents state attorneys general in high-stakes litigation against some of the world’s largest corporations. The firm brings extensive trial experience and litigation resources to help states pursue accountability and protect the interests of their citizens.
The Lanier Law Firm Difference: Supporting Attorneys General's Fight for Justice
When states take on multibillion-dollar corporations, they may face defendants backed by large legal teams, extensive expert networks, and substantial litigation budgets. The Lanier Law Firm provides the experience and resources attorney general offices need to pursue complex cases against these well-funded defendants.
An Extension of the Attorney General's Office
The Lanier Law Firm works closely with attorney general offices throughout pre-suit investigations and litigation. The firm serves as an extension of state legal teams, providing additional litigation resources. This support allows attorney general offices to continue managing their broader responsibilities.
Trial Experience Built for the Challenges of State Litigation
Major corporations may use procedural strategies, extensive discovery, and prolonged litigation to increase the cost and complexity of a case. The Lanier Law Firm prepares cases with trial in mind from the outset and has experience navigating these challenges.
The firm’s attorneys have represented states in matters involving companies such as Google, Meta, Roblox, Snapchat, and TikTok, providing firsthand experience with the litigation strategies used by major corporate defendants.
Proven Track Record: A $17.1 Billion Multistate Settlement Supporting Arkansas Child Safety Efforts
The Lanier Law Firm served as outside counsel to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin in litigation against Meta. Arkansas alleged that Meta violated the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misleading minors and their parents about the addictive nature of Facebook and Instagram algorithms. Arkansas’s claims were later joined with litigation brought by 50 other attorneys general. The resulting $17.1 billion multistate settlement includes enhanced child-safety measures and more than $172 million to be awarded to Arkansas.
Our Experienced Trial Lawyers Representing State Attorneys General
The attorneys leading The Lanier Law Firm’s state litigation combine extensive trial experience with direct experience representing states in complex cases involving major corporate defendants.
Mark Lanier: One of America's Top Trial Lawyers
Mark Lanier is the founder of The Lanier Law Firm and is recognized as one of America’s top civil trial lawyers. For more than 35 years, his trial work has resulted in more than $20 billion in verdicts involving pharmaceutical companies, dangerous products, consumer issues, and complex commercial disputes. His recent work includes leading the trial team that secured a $6 million verdict against Meta and YouTube in the nation’s first social media addiction lawsuit trial. His experience trying complex cases against major corporations strengthens the firm’s ability to represent states in high-stakes litigation.
Zeke DeRose: Lanier Law Firm Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney
Zeke DeRose is a senior attorney in The Lanier Law Firm’s Business Litigation section with extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and matters involving state governments. He leads a multistate coalition in antitrust litigation against Google involving alleged monopolistic and deceptive practices in its multibillion-dollar advertising technology business. Zeke also represents the State of Arkansas in litigation involving Meta and children’s social media addiction claims, as well as in antitrust litigation involving a major agricultural manufacturer. His experience also includes leading a team representing a whistleblower in a state Medicaid fraud action that resulted in a multimillion-dollar settlement.
Current Lanier Law Firm State Attorney General Litigation
The Lanier Law Firm currently represents states in litigation involving technology, antitrust, and child safety issues.
Arkansas Litigation Against Roblox and Discord Over Child Safety
The Lanier Law Firm represents the State of Arkansas in litigation against Roblox and Discord. The complaint alleges that inadequate age verification and safety measures on the platforms have exposed children to exploitation and harmful content. As Zeke DeRose described, Roblox effectively created a “virtual playground with a sign that says ‘kids inside,'” making it easier for predators to find and target children.
The litigation also alleges that Roblox and Discord can function as a “two-stage predatory pipeline,” allowing predators to establish contact with children on Roblox and move communications to Discord. Arkansas seeks to hold the platforms accountable for alleged failures to protect young users and push for stronger child safety measures.
Multistate Google Antitrust Litigation
The Lanier Law Firm serves as lead counsel for Texas and represents seven other states in multistate antitrust litigation against Google. The litigation alleges that Google has used its position in the online advertising market to suppress competition, manipulate advertising auctions, and gain unfair advantages over advertisers and competitors. The firm continues to represent the states as they pursue claims challenging Google’s alleged anticompetitive practices.
Partnering With States on Complex Litigation
The Lanier Law Firm partners with attorney general offices in complex, high-stakes litigation against major corporate defendants. Our attorneys bring extensive trial experience, litigation resources, and experience representing states in significant matters involving antitrust, consumer protection, and other public interests.
For state attorney general litigation inquiries, contact The Lanier Law Firm at 800-723-3216.