Charles Michael Tobin

Charles Michael Tobin

also known as Charles M. Tobin

3.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 57 years

Financial markets and services Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Financial Markets and Services, Securities & Investment Fraud, Lawsuits & Disputes

401 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Financial Markets and Services 40%

securities industry complaints by customers, FINRA arbitration

38 years

40%
Securities and Investment Fraud 40%

complaints against brokers, FINRA arbitration

38 years

40%
Lawsuits and Disputes 20%

business related disputes

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 55 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1970

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 55 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1970

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 57 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1968

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

The Tobin Law Offices

401 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Charles Michael Tobin's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business

Helpful and Professional

I hired Mr. Tobin to handle a contentious business matter. The matter involved a significant amount of money but I didn't have endless funds to pursue litigation. Mr. Tobin was very professional and informative in his approach. Not only did he lay out a reasonable strategy but he was calm and collect...ed throughout the entire process. I found him to be reliable and, ultimately, we were able to resolve the matter with a minimum of legal expense while still achieving a satisfactory result. His knowledge and experience were exceptional and he clearly had a passion to help me get the result I wanted. I did see the other review on here which denigrated Mr. Tobin. I don't know what the reason was for that but I can say it was completely opposite from my experience.

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Don't walk run.

I hired attorney Charles Tobin for a specific performance case involving breach of contract. He twisted my case in favor of the other party. He screamed at me at the top of his lungs on the phone and when I tried to discuss the case with him, he screamed at me louder and slammed the phone in my face....

Charles Tobin

Replied last April 07, 2015

My obligation to adhere to the client's absolute right that privileged communications with her attorney not be revealed prevents any substantive refutations of this review by me. I am bound to that obligation to all clients no matter what they say or allege about me. It is simply part of the privilege of being an attorney, Charles M. Tobin

Posted by Fekadu | October 21, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

Knowlegable and Helpful

I posted my legal (breach of contract) case online and Mr. Tobin took his time and provided one of the best answers. Later on, I called him to discuss the case further and ge represented. Again, he took time and explained to me all the options. Infact, he provided me his honest opinion as well as ex...perience so that I could proceed in the right direction, save my time and money. Thank you Mr. Tobin

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Charles Michael Tobin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Doland

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Mr. Tobin are accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. Old school, in the best sense of the term."

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Florian Tabaku

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Tobin. He seems very knowledgeable and provides excellent advice."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Other

"Excellent attorney who I fully endorse as a true professional in their area of practice."

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John O'Brien

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Inna Fershteyn

Elder law lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Charles is a smart, practical and educated attorney who cares about his clients. He is highly praised in the legal community and is professional and practical. I would recommend using his advice and having him as a lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Apponted, Board of Visitors, Catholic University Law School

2002

Chairman's Award, Educational Film Center

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, The Tobin Law Offices

1994 - 2002

Partner, Foley & Lardner, LLP

1989 - 1994

Partner, Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver, A Professional Corporation

Associations

2013 - Present

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association

Attorney Member

American Bar Association

Chair, Trial Evidence Committee

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Chair, Litigation Committee

Maryland State Bar Association

Chair, Section of Litigation

Montgomery County, MD. Bar Association

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Murphy et ux v. Prudential Securities et al

favorable

Moore et al v Imperial Investment Corp

favorable

In Re American Bio Medica Corp

favorable

Gohari v. Dar

favorable

Parrish v. MCRS

favorable

Martens et al v. Seny et al

favorable

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Education

1977

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

1968

Catholic University of America, School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1963

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1994

Md. Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Gems In Litigation Practice

1994

CLE Conference

Effective Direct Examination of Witnesses

1991

Annual Meeting

Independent Professional Evaluations in Court Cases (Expert Witnesses)

1988

Md. Institute For Continuing Legal Education

Intentional Torts

Publications

2013

Public Comment to SEC on Proposed FINRA Rule Amendment

1995

American Bar Association publication Editor, Emerging Problems In The Federal Rules of Evidence

1992

ABA/ BNA publications The Constitution and Imposition of Sales Tax On Catelogue (Internet) Purchases

1987

Md. Institute of Continuing Legal Education The Old New Tort of Negligent Misrepresentation

1986

National Law Journal Problems In Evidence Rules

1984

70 American Bar Ass'n Wigmore On Evidence, Vols. 1 and 1A, Tillers

1984

70 American Bar Ass'n Journal Dombroff On Demonstrative Evidence

N/A

Catholic University Law Review Successive Summary Trading in Securities

Languages

English

Activity

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