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

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Aug 23, 2023 Press Release

The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Names Gust Rosenfeld Attorneys “Lawyer of the Year”; “Ones to Watch”; and “Best Lawyers”

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Aug 23, 2023 Press Release

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