Michael F. Tobin

Michael F. Tobin is a partner at Boyce Law Firm LLP in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with a civil litigation practice focused on professional liability and complex disputes. He represents architects, engineers, contractors, insurers, and other professionals when claims arise. He also handles insurance bad faith litigation, general liability defense, probate disputes, and appeals. His practice includes both trial proceedings and appellate advocacy.

Michael earned a J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2001, graduating with Sterling Honors and receiving the award for the highest grade point average in his class. He previously received a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1998, with honors in American History and Government. Following law school, he clerked for United States District Judge Charles B. Kornmann.

Since joining Boyce in 2003, Michael has defended claims against design professionals, contractors, teachers, schools, physicians, lawyers, nursing homes, and insurance agents. He has handled trials in South Dakota state and federal courts and argued or briefed appeals before the South Dakota Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. His work also involves litigation relating to trusts, estates, and professional duties.

Michael’s clerkship gave him firsthand exposure to federal jury trials, while his subsequent practice has involved the demands of evaluating evidence, preparing witnesses, and presenting complex legal issues. He has also served on the board of St. Francis House in Sioux Falls. Michael F. Tobin brings substantial trial and appellate experience to clients seeking a focused defense and practical resolution of disputed claims.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Boyce Law Firm LLP
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota
• Member, South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Second Circuit Bar Association
• Board Member, St. Francis House
• Member, Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF)

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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