Tobin is the Managing Partner of the firm's Chicago office and previously has served as the firm's Hiring Partner. He handles a wide range of civil litigation for businesses, corporations and insurance companies. In the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL, he actively leads the defense of claims alleging asbestos exposure or other toxic torts arising from environmental or occupational contact, including product liability and premises liability claims. His experience includes the defense of asbestos, silica, manganese/welding rods, benzene, diacetyl and vinyl chloride lawsuits in state and federal courts. His primary practice venue is Cook County, IL, where he regularly serves as lead counsel in the defense and management of complex, multi-party asbestos cases. Tobin's clients include insulation manufacturers, brake and friction material manufacturers, gasket manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, asbestos mining companies, product distributors, public utilities, premises owners, and construction contractors.
