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Chester Hobbs

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

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.

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Estate Planning

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Bodie, Dolina, Hobbs, Friddell & Grenzer P.A.305 Washington AvenueSuite 300Towson, MD, 21204-5209

Office: (410) 498-6513

Website: N/A

Reviews

Rhonda
August 2, 2021

We were very happy with the amount of time and attention spent to help us with our estate planning. The few changes we needed to make were made quickly. The office staff if very friendly and personable.

Selma
August 4, 2021

Mr. Hobbs asked the right questions that helped me think through what I wanted in my will and other estate docs. Office staff was excellent, his paralegal in particular, with communication and follow through. Reasonable rates and everything was completed in a timely manner.

anonymous
February 22, 2022

Everyone was extremely patient, professional, and kind. I would highly recommend Chester Hobbs to anyone looking for representation.

anonymous
January 3, 2022

Very informative and really looks out for your best interest. Any questions I had (and there were a lot) were always answered in a timely manner. I was corresponding via email but when I had a question that was a little more involved they would always call me to go over everything in detail with me. They really care about doing things right by the client.

Martha
December 3, 2021

After losing a fulltime job with a lucrative salary in 2019, as an older woman I had been unable to find work in my industry or in others that were a match for my skill set. People could not see past my age. My dear friend Linda Kniffin works for the Bodie law firm and referred me to Chester Hobbs when it had become apparent that my part time job and social security would never allow me to support the debt incurred when I was well paid. Mr. Hobbs and his staff were compassionate and supportive, and guided me thru the humilating experience of bankruptcy. I am so grateful to have a fresh start. I would highly recommend this firm.

Julie
November 16, 2021

We used Chester to do our wills 18 years ago when our son was born. Upon our son's 18th bday, we wanted to put Power of Attorney and living will docs together for him. Chester and his paralegal, Lisa, followed up with us when we hadn't responded to the draft docs they sent and were very accomodating to our son's crazy schedule. Once our son and Chester discussed the documents, Lisa again accomodated our timing in getting the printed docs to us in time for us to take them out of town for our sign to sign with a notary. I'd definitely recommend this team!

Glenn
September 22, 2021

Chester was extremely professional and courteous. He provided me with outstanding service in preparing my estate planning documents. I would highly recommend Chester to anyone who needs estate planning guidance.

Suzanne
September 13, 2021

We had a very good experience with Mr. Hobbs. He explained our options clearly and was able to answer all of our questions. He also offered the least costly solutions for our needs.

Nicole
July 16, 2021

Chester and his team are extremely proficient. They took the time to explain everything to me and my husband. They were very patient with all of the changes we were making. I would highly recommend.

Joe
July 9, 2021

My wife and I were referred to Chester Hobbs in 2017. Chester was very professional, but also very considerate, patient, and thorough in answering all of our questions, This provided us with a complete understanding in our estate planning and a comfort level with our decisions. Since then, Chester has always made himself available when ever any other concerns arose and recently helped us with our POA's. The staff was equally friendly and professional. We would highly recommend Chester Hobbs and his firm.

Rhonda
August 2, 2021

We were very happy with the amount of time and attention spent to help us with our estate planning. The few changes we needed to make were made quickly. The office staff if very friendly and personable.

Selma
August 4, 2021

Mr. Hobbs asked the right questions that helped me think through what I wanted in my will and other estate docs. Office staff was excellent, his paralegal in particular, with communication and follow through. Reasonable rates and everything was completed in a timely manner.

anonymous
February 22, 2022

Everyone was extremely patient, professional, and kind. I would highly recommend Chester Hobbs to anyone looking for representation.

anonymous
January 3, 2022

Very informative and really looks out for your best interest. Any questions I had (and there were a lot) were always answered in a timely manner. I was corresponding via email but when I had a question that was a little more involved they would always call me to go over everything in detail with me. They really care about doing things right by the client.

Martha
December 3, 2021

After losing a fulltime job with a lucrative salary in 2019, as an older woman I had been unable to find work in my industry or in others that were a match for my skill set. People could not see past my age. My dear friend Linda Kniffin works for the Bodie law firm and referred me to Chester Hobbs when it had become apparent that my part time job and social security would never allow me to support the debt incurred when I was well paid. Mr. Hobbs and his staff were compassionate and supportive, and guided me thru the humilating experience of bankruptcy. I am so grateful to have a fresh start. I would highly recommend this firm.

Julie
November 16, 2021

We used Chester to do our wills 18 years ago when our son was born. Upon our son's 18th bday, we wanted to put Power of Attorney and living will docs together for him. Chester and his paralegal, Lisa, followed up with us when we hadn't responded to the draft docs they sent and were very accomodating to our son's crazy schedule. Once our son and Chester discussed the documents, Lisa again accomodated our timing in getting the printed docs to us in time for us to take them out of town for our sign to sign with a notary. I'd definitely recommend this team!

Glenn
September 22, 2021

Chester was extremely professional and courteous. He provided me with outstanding service in preparing my estate planning documents. I would highly recommend Chester to anyone who needs estate planning guidance.

Suzanne
September 13, 2021

We had a very good experience with Mr. Hobbs. He explained our options clearly and was able to answer all of our questions. He also offered the least costly solutions for our needs.

Nicole
July 16, 2021

Chester and his team are extremely proficient. They took the time to explain everything to me and my husband. They were very patient with all of the changes we were making. I would highly recommend.

Joe
July 9, 2021

My wife and I were referred to Chester Hobbs in 2017. Chester was very professional, but also very considerate, patient, and thorough in answering all of our questions, This provided us with a complete understanding in our estate planning and a comfort level with our decisions. Since then, Chester has always made himself available when ever any other concerns arose and recently helped us with our POA's. The staff was equally friendly and professional. We would highly recommend Chester Hobbs and his firm.

Rhonda
August 2, 2021

We were very happy with the amount of time and attention spent to help us with our estate planning. The few changes we needed to make were made quickly. The office staff if very friendly and personable.

Selma
August 4, 2021

Mr. Hobbs asked the right questions that helped me think through what I wanted in my will and other estate docs. Office staff was excellent, his paralegal in particular, with communication and follow through. Reasonable rates and everything was completed in a timely manner.

anonymous
February 22, 2022

Everyone was extremely patient, professional, and kind. I would highly recommend Chester Hobbs to anyone looking for representation.

anonymous
January 3, 2022

Very informative and really looks out for your best interest. Any questions I had (and there were a lot) were always answered in a timely manner. I was corresponding via email but when I had a question that was a little more involved they would always call me to go over everything in detail with me. They really care about doing things right by the client.

Martha
December 3, 2021

After losing a fulltime job with a lucrative salary in 2019, as an older woman I had been unable to find work in my industry or in others that were a match for my skill set. People could not see past my age. My dear friend Linda Kniffin works for the Bodie law firm and referred me to Chester Hobbs when it had become apparent that my part time job and social security would never allow me to support the debt incurred when I was well paid. Mr. Hobbs and his staff were compassionate and supportive, and guided me thru the humilating experience of bankruptcy. I am so grateful to have a fresh start. I would highly recommend this firm.

Julie
November 16, 2021

We used Chester to do our wills 18 years ago when our son was born. Upon our son's 18th bday, we wanted to put Power of Attorney and living will docs together for him. Chester and his paralegal, Lisa, followed up with us when we hadn't responded to the draft docs they sent and were very accomodating to our son's crazy schedule. Once our son and Chester discussed the documents, Lisa again accomodated our timing in getting the printed docs to us in time for us to take them out of town for our sign to sign with a notary. I'd definitely recommend this team!

Glenn
September 22, 2021

Chester was extremely professional and courteous. He provided me with outstanding service in preparing my estate planning documents. I would highly recommend Chester to anyone who needs estate planning guidance.

Suzanne
September 13, 2021

We had a very good experience with Mr. Hobbs. He explained our options clearly and was able to answer all of our questions. He also offered the least costly solutions for our needs.

Nicole
July 16, 2021

Chester and his team are extremely proficient. They took the time to explain everything to me and my husband. They were very patient with all of the changes we were making. I would highly recommend.

Joe
July 9, 2021

My wife and I were referred to Chester Hobbs in 2017. Chester was very professional, but also very considerate, patient, and thorough in answering all of our questions, This provided us with a complete understanding in our estate planning and a comfort level with our decisions. Since then, Chester has always made himself available when ever any other concerns arose and recently helped us with our POA's. The staff was equally friendly and professional. We would highly recommend Chester Hobbs and his firm.