Attorney Anthony P. Pires, Jr. Attains Milestone

Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (WPL) is delighted to announce that as of 2023, Partner Anthony (“Tony”) P. Pires, Jr., B.C.S. has been certified by the Florida Bar as a Board-Certified Specialist in City, County and Local Government Law for 25 years.

Pires’ recertification includes the respective areas of Local Government Law, Municipal Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Administrative Law. His decades of experience and extensive knowledge of the history and development of Collier County enable him to use his unique insight to solve problems elegantly and efficiently.

The Supreme Court of Florida affirms that such certification signifies remarkable expertise, moral integrity, and the ability to observe the highest standards of professionalism and conduct. As noted on the website of The Florida Bar, “Board certification is Florida’s official, independent determination of a lawyer’s expertise to practice in a specialty field of law. It is the gold standard for Florida lawyers, representing a recognition by a lawyer’s peers that they have attained a level of professional expertise in their chosen fields.”

Pires’ latest recertification is a testament to his ongoing dedication to staying at the forefront of his field, ensuring that he provides his clients with the highest quality legal counsel and representation.

Pires is also rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. The AV rating awards attorneys ranked by their peers at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. He has received several other accolades over the course of his practice, including being named one of The Best Lawyers in America® for Land Use & Zoning Law and Government Relations Practice and being named Top Lawyer, Government Relations Practice in Naples Illustrated Magazine for three consecutive years. Led by Pires, the Firm’s Local Government Law practice group won “Best of Business” in Land Use and Zoning Law in Gulfshore Business Magazine in 2021 and is ranked in Best Law Firms® as a 2024 Tier 1 for Real Estate Law and Tier 2 for Government Relations Practice Law Firm.

WPL Managing Partner Mark Woodward said, “Tony Pires has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing legal services to his clients, and he is an exemplary leader to the rest of the firm by reaching this major milestone achievement.”