Atty. K Scott McCoy
K. Scott McCoy focuses his practice on government and municipal law, with an emphasis on contracts, land use, zoning, and real estate.
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K Scott McCoy is an Attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1999), U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (2001), and Colorado (2011). Educated at University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Colorado State University (B.A. Political, 1996). Active member of State Bar of Arizona. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- K. Scott McCoy focuses his practice on government and municipal law, with an emphasis on contracts, land use, zoning, and real estate
- His experience includes public finance, impact fees, annexation law, improvement districts, general municipal law, election law, contract and procurement law, open meeting law, and code enforcement
- Prior to joining Gust Rosenfeld, Scott served as the City Attorney for the City of Buckeye, providing legal counsel and strategic guidance to the Mayor, City Council, city management, and all municipal departments
- Appointed by the Buckeye City Council in 2022, he was the first full-time, in-house attorney to create and lead the City Attorney’s Office, marking a significant milestone in the city’s continued growth and development
- With more than 20 years of experience in municipal law and land use, Scott McCoy brings a broad background in public-sector legal work
- His expertise includes drafting and negotiating complex development agreements, contracts, economic incentive agreements, and real estate leases, as well as a deep background in zoning and land use-related matters
- Prior to joining The City of Buckeye, Scott served as the appointed City Attorney for the cities of Casa Grande and Surprise, and as the Assistant City Attorney for Yuma and Chandler
- Additionally, Scott has previously worked in private practice, providing comprehensive legal services on a wide range of government matters for municipal and county clients
- Legal Updates & Firm News Mar 01, 2026 - General Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C
- Welcomes Two Attorneys to the Firm Phoenix
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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