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Mr. Hobbs serves as the Treasurer of Bodie, Dolina, Hobbs, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C. and manages the estate planning, estate and trust administration, tax, and bankruptcy departments of the firm.
Mr. Hobbs graduated from the University of Baltimore in 1987, receiving a Juris Doctorate Degree and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1987 and the District of Columbia Bar in 1988. Mr. Hobbs also received an L. L. M. Degree in Taxation from the University of Baltimore in December, 2003
Mr. Hobbs regularly advises clients regarding the establishment of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. He represents businesses and individuals in estate planning and business continuation issues, as well as representing individuals and businesses in bankruptcy and credit workout situations.
He is a recognized title agent for Chicago Title Company, and is also a certified mediator for the Orphans’ Court for Baltimore County.
Mr. Hobbs from 1990 until 2003 was a member of the faculty of Stevenson University, formerly Villa Julie College, in the Paralegal Department. He has also frequently lectured at seminars sponsored by the National Business Institute and has been a guest speaker at numerous educational events sponsored by accountants and financial planners in and around Baltimore. He frequently appears as a guest on Savvi Investor radio and the Savvi Investor Television series.
He received the 10-year pro bono award from the Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service and is a member of the Chesapeake Planned Giving Council, the Maryland State Planning Council and the Board of Directors of the Kennedy Krieger Planned Giving Council. He has also served as Chairperson of the Estates and Trusts Section of the Baltimore County Bar Association.
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Posted by Ann | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professional, courteous, and attentive
We found Mr. Hobbs and his staff to be very responsive and helpful in planning our estate documents... easy to work with and always willing to answer our questions.
Posted by Brian | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
A Great experience
Chester makes the estate planning experience easy to understand while still having a very well structured and technical plan. The guidance he provided with how to deal with my family dynamics were creative and allowed for the flexibility I needed. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a...
Posted by Lisa | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Highly Recommend
Chester was a tremendous help in assisting me with filing bankruptcy. He was patient and understanding while I was dealing with a difficult financial situation. His staff was also very kind and attentive in answering all of my questions throughout the bankruptcy process. I recommend his services to f...
Posted by Ed | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Investment Consultant
We hired Mr. Hobbs to help settle our Dad's Estate. This was a pretty basic Estate made extremely complicated by one of the beneficiaries. In addition to Chester's legal skills, he was even more helpful with a strategy to address the beneficiary's issues and did so very effectively. I would advis...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Wonderful service! Outstanding and knowlegable man!
Mr. Hobbs helped me with a very complex bankruptcy, that included several properties. The banks wouldn't work with me at all, and I had little recourse, other than to file Chapter 7. Mr. Hobbs' knowledge of the current bankruptcy law, and both the banks side and the consumer side saved me considerab...
"Chester Hobbs is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Chester my entire career and have found that when I refer clients to him they are always well represented and satisfied."
"Mr. Hobbs is an experienced, conscientious, and ethical attorney. He has a great rapport with his clients and fellow attorneys. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field of estates and trusts."
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1986 - Present
Partner, Bodie, Dolina, Hobbs, Friddell & Grenzer, P.C.
1990 - 2003
Faculty, Stevenson University
Member
Chairperson
2004
LL.M - Master of Laws
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Estate Tax
English