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Cohen and Wolf, P.C.Principal
Philip C. Pires
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Philip C. Pires

4.6
11 reviews

1115 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Municipal and 6 more

About 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.

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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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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Champion Badge Platinum

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Philip C. Pires got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Appellate Practice
  • Other 3
    • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
    • Municipal
    • Land Use & Zoning

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2008, Connecticut
    U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    U.S. Tax Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Connecticut School of Law
    Class of 2008
    J.D.
    with honors, Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal, Executive Editor; Connecticut Moot Court Board, Member
    Other Education
    Haverford College
    Class of 2005
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1983
    Norwalk, Connecticut, 1983

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    Philip C. Pires was admitted in 2008 to the State of Connecticut.
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    Philip C. Pires attended University of Connecticut School of Law.
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    Cohen and Wolf, P.C. was established in 1951.

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