Private Wealth Disputes
Connecticut
2 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Philip C Pires
High Net Worth 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Cohen and Wolf, PC
High Net Worth
Practice Areas
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, 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 presently serves as Town Attorney for the Town of Fairfield.
Phil prides himself on providing responsive, efficient service and practical advice.
HONORS & AWARDS
Chambers High Net Worth, Private Wealth Disputes, 2025
Legal 500 Connecticut Elite, Commercial Disputes, 2026
Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026
Best Lawyers in America®, Arbitration, 2025-2026
Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, 2025-2026
Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2025-2026
Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation - Real Estate, 2026
Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2026
Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation, Litigation, Probate, and Municipal, 2025
Benchmark Litigation, Future Star, 2024-2026
Connecticut Super Lawyers®, State, Local & Municipal, 2024-2026
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated, 2015-present
NBI Outstanding Faculty Award, 2025
Connecticut Super Lawyers® "Rising Star", Business Litigation and State, Local & Municipal, 2012-2023
Benchmark Litigation, "40 & Under Hot List," 2018-2023
Moffly Media's "Top Lawyers in Fairfield County", Commercial Litigation, 2021, 2023-2025
Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals, "Millennial & Gen Z Award" Honoree, 2022
Fairfield County Business Journal, "40 Under Forty" Honoree, 2018
The 200 Outstanding Lawyers of Fairfield County, Fairfield Living Magazine, 2018
Fairfield Democratic Town Committee's Denise Dougiello "Young Turk" Award, 2017
Connecticut Law Tribune, "New Leader in the Law" Award, 2015
Connecticut Bar Association Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2014-2015
Chambers Review
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Chambers High Net Worth
Private Wealth Disputes - Connecticut
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Philip Pires is a principal at Cohen and Wolf and can be found on fiduciary and trust litigation matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Philip Pires is very sharp and won't miss a trick. He has always been professional and practical, and I would never hesitate to use him for wealth disputes matters: he would be my first choice.
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