Chester Henry Hobbs IV

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.