John Austin Gaylord

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John Austin Gaylord: Attorney with Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.

Biography

John Gaylord’s practice focuses on public law, including the representation of cities, towns, counties, school districts, sovereign states, and tribal entities. Before joining Gust Rosenfeld, he worked for the City of Mesa, Arizona, and served as in-house counsel to a developing state. As an experienced general counsel, he assists public entities with a wide range of matters, including development agreements, land use, construction law, civil rights, human resources, procurement, utilities, water resources, intergovernmental agreements, and litigation.

Professional Recognition

• Phoenix Magazine 2025 Top Lawyers - Government and Administrative

• Phoenix Magazine 2022 Top Lawyers - Land Use & Environmental Law

Areas of Practice (3)

  • Public Law
  • Indian and Tribal Law
  • General Representation for Public Entities

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Editor-in-Chief, The Law Journal for Social Justice; Pedrick Scholar; Cali Excellence for the Future Award; Arizona State University, Master of Public Administration, 2010; Arizona State University, B.A., Political Science and History, magna cum laude, 2008
Law School Attended:
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, J.D., 2012
Year of First Admission:
2012
Admission:
2012, Arizona; 2024, Navajo Nation Bar Association
Memberships:

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

ISLN:
1001096110

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602-254-4878  Fax

www.gustlaw.com/attorneys/john-austin-gaylord

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