New Jersey Attorney General

Current State AG: Matt Platkin (D)
Political Party: Democrat
Assumed Office: 2021

Matt Platkin was appointed as attorney general in February 2022 by Governor Phil Murphy, and confirmed by the New Jersey Senate in September 2022. Prior to his appointment, AG Platkin served as an aide and then chief counsel to Governor Phil Murphy for eight years. Prior to entering public service, AG Platkin was a litigator at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.

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State AGs are elected in 43 states and D.C. In New Jersey, the governor appoints the AG.

Next Election:November 4, 2025
Election Process:Appointed
Term/Limit:4 years/ none

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News December 19, 2024

NJ AG Appoints New Antitrust Chief

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has appointed David Reichenberg as his Antitrust Section Chief. Reichenberg was previously a partner in several law firms, including Cozen O’Connor, where he advised on the antitrust implications of potential business initiatives and litigated unfair competition issues, ranging from intellectual property- to trade secrets-related matters. President-Elect Trump’s Administration looks…

News December 12, 2024

New Jersey AG Appoints New Division of Law Director; Rhode Island AG Adds New Staff

New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin announced that Michael C. Walters has been appointed Acting Director of the Division of Law, which is responsible for providing legal advice to executive branch agencies. Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha announced the hiring of 14 new attorneys in various offices throughout the Civil and Criminal Divisions. Use our AG Buzz…

News December 12, 2024

NY and NJ Settle with Building Services Contractor Over No-Poach Agreements

New York AG Letitia James, New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin, and the FTC settled with building services contractor Guardian Service Industries, Inc. to resolve allegations that it entered into no-poach agreements in violation of state and federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. According to the settlement, Guardian allegedly entered into no-poach agreements with buildings that…

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