John A. Delaney

John A. Delaney currently serves as Of Counsel at Rogers Towers PA, where he works with the Governmental and Regulatory Law Department. His practice spans key areas including government relations, civil litigation, higher education law, and land use. John offers trusted legal guidance to clients facing complex governance and regulatory challenges.

John earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Florida. His legal foundation was shaped early by his service as chief assistant state attorney and general counsel for the City of Jacksonville. These experiences laid the groundwork for a legal and civic career, including leadership roles in public administration and academia.

In addition to practicing law, John is the current President of Flagler College and formerly served as President of the University of North Florida for 15 years. His work in higher education informs his legal advisory role in education law and public policy. As former Mayor of Jacksonville and interim chancellor of the State University System of Florida, he brings a deep understanding of municipal and state-level governance.

John’s legal focus includes land use, zoning, concurrency, lobbying, and general business governance. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in several categories—commercial Litigation, Government Relations, Land Use and Zoning, and Education Law—for his strategic legal insight, which benefits both public and private clients.

A member of The Florida Bar and the Jacksonville Bar Association, John A. Delaney is deeply involved in the civic and nonprofit sectors. He has served on numerous boards, including the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Teach for America, YMCA, Nature Conservancy of Florida, and Volunteers in Medicine. His community leadership further enhances his ability to offer well-rounded legal counsel with a real-world impact.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Rogers Towers PA
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Jacksonville Bar Association
• Chair, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• Member, Jacksonville Civic Council (Founding Board)

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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