Deirdre Tobin
Deirdre Tobin is a seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience in insurance defense and litigation. Currently serving as Of Counsel at Farber Brocks & Zane LLP, Deirdre has built a distinguished career representing both corporate and third-party clients in complex matters involving personal injury, subrogation, insurance coverage disputes, premises liability, and automobile litigation. She is a respected trial attorney, practicing in both State and Federal Courts, known for her strategic, results-driven approach.
Before joining Farber Brocks & Zane, Deirdre held several key leadership roles, including Managing Attorney for major insurance groups in New York and New Jersey. In these roles, she oversaw operational management, staff supervision, litigation strategy, and budgeting. Her leadership style emphasizes efficiency, cost control, and high-quality legal defense, helping organizations minimize loss adjustment expenses while maintaining excellence in representation.
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Deirdre earned her J.D. from Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and holds a B.A. from St. John's University. She is licensed to practice in New York and the Eastern District of New York and actively contributes to the legal community as Vice President of Programming for the Suffolk County Women’s Bar Association.
• United States District Court
• New York Licensed Attorney
• Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center-
Doctor of Law - JD
• St. John's University- B.A.
• Suffolk County Womens Bar Association
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to dedication, resilience, and a deep commitment to my work—qualities that enabled me to serve as Managing Lawyer for New York and New Jersey for 15 years, a role that shaped my leadership and professional growth.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received came from my father: “Nothing is written in stone, and you can always reinvent yourself”—a reminder that growth and change are always possible.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to prioritize work-life balance—because when you work hard, you absolutely deserve to pause, enjoy your achievements, and take care of yourself.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are openness, connection, and gratitude—because it was the support of strangers and business associates that helped shape my career and open the doors to where I am today.