Attorney Phil Pires to Present at NBI’s "Adverse Possession and Squatting 101" Webinar
On October 21, 2024, Attorney Phil Pires will speak at a National Business Institute’s webinar entitled Adverse Possession and Squatting 101: Understand the Elements of Adverse Possession and the Rights of Squatters. This is a live webinar designed for attorneys, property owners, and paralegals to unravel the nuances of adverse possession and uncover the intricacies of squatters' rights. Phil will provide the fundamental knowledge needed to advise clients on either side of the table.
This webinar will help you achieve the following:
- Understand the various criteria and gray areas of adverse possession, including whether the possessor's intent is hostile or permissive.
- Get clarity on the rights of squatters and property owners.
- Find out how legislators and courts are addressing issues of adverse possession and squatting right now.
Course Content:
- Time Requirements for Adverse Possession
- Hostile, Adverse Use - Did the Landowner Consent?
- Actual Possession
- Exclusive Use - Is the Claimant the Sole User?
- Open and Notorious - Standards for Visibility
- Continuous, Uninterrupted Use - Even Seasonal Use?
- Understanding Squatters' Rights
- Remedies for Property Owners and Landlords
- Notable Legislative Updates and Case Law Round Up
DATE: Monday, October 21, 2024
TIME: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (Eastern Time)
PLACE: Webinar
REGISTER: Click here to register
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Philip C. Pires is a principal in the law firm of Cohen and Wolf, P.C. A persuasive and successful litigator, he 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. Mr. Pires frequently appears in the Connecticut Probate Court system representing beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and creditors in a variety of probate litigation matters. In addition to litigation, he practices in the municipal and land use and 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. Mr. Pires also regularly counsels municipalities and property owners in commercial and residential property tax appeals. As a former member of his hometown's governing board, his firsthand knowledge of the inner workings of town administration offers valuable insight to his clients. Mr. Pires earned his B.A. degree from Haverford College and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Connecticut School of Law.
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