Atty. Anthony P. Pires
Anthony (Tony) P. Pires, Jr. is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., based in the firm’s Naples, Florida office.
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Anthony P. Pires is a zoning and government attorney based in Naples, Florida, practicing at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo PA. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Florida (1975). Educated at Florida State University (—, 1975) and State University of New York at Buffalo (—, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026). Serands clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Anthony (Tony) P. Pires, Jr. is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., based in the firm’s Naples, Florida office
- His practice focuses on Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and related areas of local government and administrative law
- He represents public and private clients throughout Collier County, Lee County, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities
- Tony has been Board Certified by The Florida Bar in City, County & Local Government Law since 1998, reflecting his long-standing involvement in matters affecting municipalities, counties, and governmental agencies
- His work regularly involves advising on land use and zoning issues, local government operations, regulatory compliance, and interactions with state and local agencies
- Prior to joining the firm, Tony served as Assistant County Attorney from 1979 to 1981 and as Assistant State Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit from 1975 to 1979 and again from 1981 to 1983
- He also worked with Westinghouse Communities of Naples, Inc. from 1983 to 1986
- This background provides him with practical insight into government relations, municipal processes, and land use planning in Southwest Florida
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Naples are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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