Tobias D.
Tobler

PARTNER
P. 206.602.1215
Public Finance Attorney Tobias D. Tobler

PRACTICE AREAS

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 school districts, counties, universities, ports, cities, and special purpose districts. He is a member of the firm’s bond counsel teams representing King County, the University of Washington, the Port of Seattle, and school districts throughout the State of Washington, among others. In this capacity, Toby advises clients on a range of tax-exempt and taxable debt financings, including voted and non-voted general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, refundings, tender offers, and short-term and variable debt 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. In his free time, Toby enjoys spending time in the mountains, traveling, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with his family.

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
Speaking:
  • “Bonds for Business Managers,” Washington Association of School Business Officials Annual Conference (May 2025)
  • “Public Disclosure Commission Fundamentals for School Leaders,” Educational Service District 112 (November 2024)
  • “Financing Port Clean Energy Projects,” Washington Public Ports Association Finance & Administration Seminar (June 2023)
Professional Organizations:
  • Washington Association of School Business Officials
  • Puget Sound Finance Officers Association, Board Member
  • Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys, Civil Topics Committee Member
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers