Anthony Pires

Government Relations Practice

4.0 (1 reviews)

Naples, Florida

50+ years experience

Woodward, Pires & Lombardo PA

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

239-649-6555

https://www.wpl-legal.com/attorneys/anthony-p-pires-jr/

3200 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34103

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Bio

Anthony (Tony) P. Pires, Jr. is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. in the Naples office. He serves clients throughout Collier and Lee Counties in Local Government Law, Municipal Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Administrative Law. Tony has been a Board Certified Specialist (B.C.S.) in City, County & Local Government by The Florida Bar since 1998.Previously, Tony was Assistant County Attorney, 1979-1981; Assistant State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, 1975-1979 & 1981 – 1983; and with Westinghouse Communities of Naples, Inc., 1983 – 1986. in the Naples office. He serves clients throughout Collier and Lee Counties in Local Government Law, Municipal Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Administrative Law. Tony has been a Board Certified Specialist (B.C.S.) in City, County & Local Government by The Florida Bar since 1998. Previously, Tony was Assistant County Attorney, 1979-1981; Assistant State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, 1975-1979 & 1981 – 1983; and with Westinghouse Communities of Naples, Inc., 1983 – 1986.

Practice Areas

Government Relations Practice

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Government Relations Practice
Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
Recognized: Municipal Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Honored in Top Lawyers, Government Relations Practice, Naples Illustrated, 2021
Best of Business, Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning Law Firm, Gulfshore Business, 2021, 2022
Honored in Top Lawyers, Municipal Law, Naples Illustrated, 2018

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022

Education

Florida State University, Juris Doctor, graduated 1975
State University of New York at Buffalo, Bachelor of Arts, History, graduated 1972

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Reviews

Nicole Gomez

2 weeks ago

A trusted advisor for complex local government matters

Our homeowners' association recently faced a significant and contentious zoning variance request from a neighboring commercial developer. The potential impact on our property values and quality of life was substantial. We engaged Anthony Pires based on his long-standing reputation in Naples and his specific recognition in land use and zoning law. With fifty years of experience, primarily right here in Collier County, his depth of local knowledge was immediately apparent. He didn't just understand the legal statutes; he knew the history of the area, the personalities on the planning board, and the precedents that would matter. Mr. Pires guided our committee through a strategic response, expertly preparing our testimony and navigating the municipal approval process with a calm, assured demeanor. His advice was always practical and rooted in a clear understanding of how local government operates. The result was a favorable modification to the proposal that protected our community's interests. While his billing is commensurate with his expertise and the results he delivers, and communication could occasionally take a day during particularly busy periods, his counsel was invaluable. We have immense confidence in him for any matter involving municipal or land use law.