Andrew McGuire focuses his practice in the areas of government and municipal law with an emphasis on public finance, special districts, real estate, land use, and zoning. His experience includes public finance, impact fees, annexation law, improvement districts, general municipal law, election law, code enforcement, contract and procurement law, open meeting law, and condemnation. He currently serves as Town Attorney for several Arizona municipalities.
Prior to joining Gust Rosenfeld, Andrew was a member of a local law firm where he served as District Counsel to an Arizona sanitary district in addition to his work as City/Town Attorney. Andrew also represents Arizona Native American Communities in solid waste and real property matters. He is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, representing the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards.
Professional Recognition
•The Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Law (2019-2026)
• Voted the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year”in Municipal Law, Phoenix, AZ
•Phoenix Magazine 2023 Top Lawyers - Government and Administrative; Land Use and Environmental Law
Presentations & Publications
• Speaker, “Clearing the Confusion on Land Use Issues,” League of Arizona Cities and Towns (August 2024)
• Panelist, “Asking the Necessary Questions: How to Navigate Bond and Ballot Initiatives,” Arizona City/County Management Association (January 2024)
• Speaker, “Development Agreements: Incentivizing Development While Protecting Municipalities,” League of Arizona Cities and Towns (August 2023)
• Speaker, “Case Study: Short-Term Rentals in Paradise Valley,” Arizona City Attorneys Association (April 2023)
• Speaker, “Ethical Challenges for Municipal Attorney: Identifying your Client; Confidentiality; Privilege; and Other Issues,” Arizona City Attorneys Association (May 2021)
• Speaker, “Best Practices: Remote and Virtual Public Meetings, ” Arizona Municipal Clerks Association (April 2021)
• Speaker, “Navigating the World of Impact Fees,” Growth and Infrastructure Consortium (October 2018)
• Speaker, “Historic Preservation - Phoenix, Arizona” (2018) Shanghai International Academic Forum on Almanac, Shanghai Chronicles Office (October 2018)
• Speaker, “Infrastructure: Viable Economic Development Incentive?” Arizona Association for Economic Development (March 2017)
• Speaker, “Infill Incentive Districts,” Arizona City Attorneys Association (June 2015)
• Speaker, “The Sandbox Rules: Basics of Intergovernmental Agreements,” Arizona City Attorneys Association (May 2014)
• Speaker, “Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District,” Gust Rosenfeld City Attorneys Lunch & CLE Series (March 2014)
• Speaker, “Open Meetings and Conflicts of Interest,” Mesa City Council (October 2013)
• Speaker, “The Balanced Approach to a Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Improvement Program,” Growth and Infrastructure Consortium (October 2013)
• Speaker, “National Trends on Infrastructure Funding - The “GIC” Resource,” Government Finance Officers of Arizona (August 2013)
• Speaker, “Frequently-Asked Questions in Implementing SB 1525,” League of Arizona Cities and Towns (February 2013)
• Speaker, “Unintended Consequences of Developer Agreements,” Growth and Infrastructure Consortium (October 2012)
• Speaker, “Arizona Impact Fees Under SB 1525, Growth & Infrastructure Consortium” (October 2011)
• Speaker, “Impact Fees: Interim Implementation Requirement of SB 1525, “Government Finance Officers of Arizona Budget Forum (October 2011)
• Speaker, “A Robust Discussion Concerning an Issue Critical to Arizona’s Development Future,” Urban Land Institute Arizona (October 2011)
Community Involvement
•Arizona State University School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (Faculty Associate)
•Arizona Town Hall
