Tobias D.
Tobler
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Toby advises public sector clients regarding tax-exempt and taxable debt financings, and related municipal law issues.
Toby serves as bond counsel and disclosure counsel to cities, counties, school districts, universities, ports, and special purpose districts. In this capacity, Toby advises clients on a range of tax-exempt and taxable debt financings, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, refundings, tender offers, and short-term financing structures. As part of his practice, Toby assists school districts and other municipalities with adopting voter-approved bonds and levies, and counsels clients on compliance with state election laws and regulations. Toby also regularly advises clients on finance-related municipal law issues, including revenue options available under state law.
Prior to joining the firm, Toby was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Seattle and Virginia. He also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Susan L. Carney of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Honorable Liam O’Grady of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Bar Admissions:
- Washington
Education:
- Claremont McKenna College, B.A., Government and History, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
- Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude (Ames Moot Court Competition Winner; Editor, Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review)
Professional Organizations:
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
- Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys, Civil Topics Committee Member
- Puget Sound Finance Officers Association, Board Member