David Tobin

David has been practising exclusively in the area of family law and child protection since being called to the Ontario Bar in 2014. David joins Frenkel Tobin having previously spent time at a boutique family law firm where he gained experience in all aspects of family law.

Prior to his career in law, David worked in the financial industry as a mutual fund compliance officer. This experience provided him with a thorough understanding of financial instruments. David represents clients at all levels of court in Ontario and before the Child and Family Services Review Board. Although David is a strong and confident litigator, he strives to resolve his clients’ issues through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.

David has experience:

• representing parents involved in child protection proceedings
• representing parties in family proceedings
• negotiating domestic contracts of all kinds
• representing parties in adoption proceedings

David is a member of various professional organizations including:

• Toronto Family Lawyers Association
• The Ontario Bar Association
• The Canadian Bar Association
• The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

He has been published in the Law Times and co-authored a paper presented at the Ontario Bar Association on the use of voir dires in family law trials.

David has also presented at the 311 Jarvis Open Bar continuing education series. During his personal time, David enjoys reading, cycling and cooking.