John (“Austin”) Gaylord’s practice focuses on public law, including representing cities, towns, counties, and sovereign states. Before joining Gust Rosenfeld, he worked for the City of Mesa and the Republic of Palau. He handles diverse matters, including land use, conflicts of interest, public records, construction law, annexations, civil rights, code enforcement and compliance, procurement, utilities, water resources, and litigation.
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Arizona
- American Bar Association
- State and Local Government Law Section
- Environment, Energy and Resources Section
- Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations
Professional Recognition
Phoenix Magazine 2022 Top Lawyers – Land Use & Environmental Law