Atty. Charles David Tobin

Atty. Charles David Tobin

Mr. Charles David Tobin is a lawyer practicing litigation, media law, entertainment law and 2 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles David Tobin at a glance

Charles David Tobin is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ballard Spahr LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on litigation, adr, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Florida (1989), District of Columbia (1997), Indiana (2011), and Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fourth and Eleventh Circuits U.S. District Court, District o (2015). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. with honors (—) and University of Florida B.S. Journalism, with high honors (—). Active member of Senior Editor and Past Editor-in-Chief, Litigation Magazine) Governing Committee, Forum on Communications Law) The District of Columbia Bar (Chair, Media Law Committee, The Florida Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Charles David Tobin is a lawyer practicing litigation, media law, entertainment law and 2 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from University of Florida, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Charles practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles David Tobin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles David Tobin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Appellate Practice

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles David Tobin

Where is Charles David Tobin's law office located?
Charles David Tobin's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Ballard Spahr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles David Tobin handle?
Charles David Tobin focuses on litigation, adr, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Charles David Tobin practiced law?
Charles David Tobin has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
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Education

University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D. with honors
- In Progress
University of Florida B.S. Journalism, with high honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
Indiana
Admitted: 2011
Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fourth and Eleventh Circuits U.S. District Court, District o
Admitted: 2015

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