Atty. Philip C. Pires
A persuasive and successful litigator, Phil has handled a variety of legal actions including complex commercial disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, adverse possession claims, prescriptive easement claims, quiet title actions, landlord/tenant cases and collection actions. He frequently appears in the Connecticut Probate Court system representing beneficiaries, fiduciaries and creditors in matters of contested conservatorships, trust and estate administration, will contests, contested accounting proceedings and fiduciary removal proceedings.
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Philip C. Pires is a Principal based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Cohen and Wolf, P.C.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut U.S. District Court, Southern District of N (2008). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Haverford College (B.A., 2005). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A persuasive and successful litigator, Phil has handled a variety of legal actions including complex commercial disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, adverse possession claims, prescriptive easement claims, quiet title actions, landlord/tenant cases and collection actions
- He frequently appears in the Connecticut Probate Court system representing beneficiaries, fiduciaries and creditors in matters of contested conservatorships, trust and estate administration, will contests, contested accounting proceedings and fiduciary removal proceedings
- In addition to litigation, Phil practices in the municipal and land use arena appearing before planning and zoning commissions, inland wetlands commissions, zoning boards of appeals, and other administrative agencies, advocating for applicants, developers, property owners and neighborhood groups
- He also regularly counsels municipalities and individuals in commercial and residential property tax appeals
- As a former member of his hometown governing board, Phil’s firsthand knowledge of the inner workings of town administration offers valuable insight to his clients
- Phil prides himself on providing responsive, efficient service and practical advice
- CREDENTIALS HONORS & AWARDS Benchmark Litigation, "40 & Under Hot List", 2018-2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers®"Rising Star", Business Litigation, 2012-2019 Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated, 2015-present Fairfield County Business Journal, "40 Under Forty" Honoree, 2018 The 200 Outstanding Lawyers of Fairfield County, Fairfield Living Magazine, 2018 Fairfield DTC's Denise Dougiello "Young Turk" Award, 2017 Connecticut Law Tribune, "New Leader in the Law" Award, 2015 CBA Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2014-2015 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • Philip Pires to present at Landlord-Tenant Law Seminar: From Lease to Eviction Sterling Education, 04.26.2017 • Attorney Philip Pires to present at Landlord-Tenant Law seminar discussing Evictions and Litigation, Collections, and Enforcing Your Judgement 04.27.2016 PUBLICATIONS • Real Property Tax Revaluation Alert 11.20.2019 • It's Tax Appeal Season: Don't Miss Your Chance to Appeal Your Property's Tax Assessment 2016 • Real Property Tax Appeals in Connecticut - 2012 Update 2012 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Fairfield’s Representative Town Meeting (RTM) • Representative of District 4 (formerly District 7), 2013-2019 • Democratic Caucus Minority Leader, 2015-2017 • RTM Moderator, 2017-2019 • RTM’s Legislation & Administration Committee, member, 2015-2019 • RTM’s Education & Recreation Committee, member, 2013-2015 Fairfield Democratic Town Committee Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District, Board of Commissioners • Commissioner, 2016-present • Treasurer, 2016-2017 • Vice Chairman, 2017-2018 • Chairman, 2018-present Bridgeport Community Board of Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut, 2011-present • Volunteer Teacher, 2013-present The Pequot Running Club, Member and Volunteer, 2012-present Weston Adult Soccer League, 2011-present PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association • Litigation, Planning & Zoning, and Estates & Probate Sections • Young Lawyers Section, former Executive Board Member as Co-Chair of its Municipal Practice Group, 2012-2014 Greater Bridgeport Bar Association • Litigation Section • Young Lawyers Section
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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