Philip C. Phil Pires

Philip C. Phil Pires

Arbitration

5.0 (1 reviews)
Bridgeport, Connecticut
17+ years experience
Cohen and Wolf PC
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1115 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Bio

A persuasive and successful litigator, Phil has handled a variety of litigation matters 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 a variety of probate litigation matters, including 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 & zoning arena, regularly appearing before planning and zoning commissions, inland wetlands commissions, zoning boards of appeals, the Connecticut Siting Council, and other administrative agencies, advocating for applicants, developers, property owners, and neighborhood groups. He also regularly counsels municipalities and property owners in commercial and residential property tax appeals. As a former member of his hometown's 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. A persuasive and successful litigator, Phil has handled a variety of litigation matters 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 a variety of probate litigation matters, including 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 & zoning arena, regularly appearing before planning and zoning commissions, inland wetlands commissions, zoning boards of appeals, the Connecticut Siting Council, and other administrative agencies, advocating for applicants, developers, property owners, and neighborhood groups. He also regularly counsels municipalities and property owners in commercial and residential property tax appeals. As a former member of his hometown's 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. A persuasive and successful litigator, Phil has handled a variety of litigation matters 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 a variety of probate litigation matters, including 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 & zoning arena, regularly appearing before planning and zoning commissions, inland wetlands commissions, zoning boards of appeals, the Connecticut Siting Council, and other administrative agencies, advocating for applicants, developers, property owners, and neighborhood groups. He also regularly counsels municipalities and property owners in commercial and residential property tax appeals. As a former member of his hometown's 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.

Practice Areas

Arbitration

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Arbitration
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
  • Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Recognized: Real Estate Law
  • Practice Area: Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Practice Area: Corporate Law
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Municipal
  • Practice Area: Municipal Law
  • CBA Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2014-2015
  • Connecticut Law Tribune, "New Leader in the Law" Award, 2015
  • Fairfield DTC's Denise Dougiello "Young Turk" Award, 2017
  • The 200 Outstanding Lawyers of Fairfield County, Fairfield Living Magazine, 2018
  • Fairfield County Business Journal, "40 Under Forty" Honoree, 2018
  • Moffly Media's "Top Lawyers in Fairfield County", Commercial Litigation, 2021
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated, 2015-present
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers®"Rising Star", Business Litigation, 2012-2021
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2021-2022
  • Benchmark Litigation, "40 & Under Hot List," 2018-2022

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

  • University of Connecticut, J.D., Honors, graduated 2008
  • Haverford College, B.A., graduated 2005

Reviews

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Emily Allen

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate in a complex partnership dispute

Our company faced a high-stakes partnership dissolution that threatened our core operations. We engaged Phil Pires at Cohen and Wolf, and his 17 years of experience in complex commercial litigation were immediately evident. His background in breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder disputes was precisely what we needed. Phil meticulously deconstructed the opposing party's claims and crafted a strategy that was both aggressive and pragmatic. His persuasive skills, honed through years in Connecticut courts, led to a settlement that far exceeded our expectations. It’s clear why he’s recognized in commercial litigation. Phil is not just a brilliant legal mind; he’s a strategic partner who protects your interests with unwavering professionalism.

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