Woods & Bates, P.C.

This firm is ran by true inovaters and professionals. They handled my estate case extraordinarily well, and the cases of my friends as well. With them handling my case I new I was in great hands and never doubted their abilities one time. Well worth any dollar it might have cost me knowing that the best in Logan county, heck the Midwest, was in charge on this case. Yup, truly the best law firm I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with!

Amazing experience! Blinn, Michael and their awesome staff's attention to detail and thoroughness was second to none. They have an amazing receptionist that exhibits excellent customer service skills and is easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.

We did our will with Woods and Bates 5 years ago and needed to update a few things but were in a time crunch due to being from out of town. Christy was very helpful in answering all of the questions I had over the phone as well as expediting the process so we could sign and obtain the paperwork while in town. There are a lot of legal firms and estate planners near us in the Chicagoland area, but we come back to Woods & Bates due to their professionalism and making the process seamless. I would highly recommend them for any estate planning or other legal matters.

My family has utilized Woods and Bates services in the past years. They are a fantastic group of attorneys who not only listen but also care. If I ever have any questions and one of the attorneys is unavailable, Kate has always been there to answer any question that I may have. She is a caring and compassionate asset to the firm.

Woods & Bates took care of all of my estate needs! Adi was extremely pleasant and Erin answered all of my questions. I would recommend this firm to anyone!

This law firm has always been there in my time of need. From estate planning to real estate, I never have to worry. The whole staff is excellent! Thanks Woods and Bates!

Woods and Bates is a great place for estate planning. Kate was responsive, personable, and professional. She answered all of our questions and was a joy to work with. I will always recommend Blinn, Michael,and their wonderful staff.

Blinn Bates and team are knowledgeable and dedicated professionals, with a personal touch. Seek out their expertise as estate matters are only getting more complex

Amazing experience! Mr. Bates’ attention to detail and thoroughness was second to none. My wife and I would definitely recommend using Woods & Bates for all of your legal needs.

A great local place to do business. Kate made it very easy to communicate and do business during business hours and complex work schedules by responding quickly and efficiently by email or phone. She answered all questions promptly. The docusign was a very nice feature, given the travel between my home location and the office, as well as sitting it in my work schedule.

Fantastic local law firm that provides quality service in all aspects of estate planning, wills, trusts, and real estate transactions. Michael Fleshman is not only highly experienced but provides personal attention to each client’s needs. His assistant, Kate, is prompt and professional in all communication.

Mr. Fleshman was quite knowledgeable in the preparation of my will. He detailed the procedures followed in the execution of my will, assuring my Executor of his support. Will was quickly prepared, and Kate and Christy were friendly, yet professional in completing the signing. Comforted in knowing Woods and Bates can handle any situation.

Blinn at Woods & Bates has helped us with setting up our wills and handled the estate of my mother and uncle. We were very pleased with the assistance Blinn gave us and we appreciated Christy guiding us through the process and answering several questions we had along the way. We highly recommend Woods & Bates.

Very pleased with the professional and timely services provided by Woods and Bates as they guided us through buying our new home. Blinn did an amazing job of explaining the process and putting our minds at ease while Christy kept everything on track and ensured that we didn’t miss a beat. Thanks guys for a wonderful experience.

Woods & Bates recently helped us with a complicated real estate purchase. With the help of Blinn and Christy we were able to complete the transaction with no issues. Christy does a great job keeping everything in order and answering all of our questions.

Woods and Bates are professional and are great if you need of a will or estate planning. Blinn Bates helped my Mother update her Will during Covid under all the protocols and restrictions in place. He made it possible. Settling her estate after she passed, was made seamless with the efficiency of Christy in the office who filed paperwork quickly and gave us any paperwork we needed and answered questions. Wood and Bates, and team made it a less stressful time for our family.

Woods and Bates has been my go to for all my legal needs. They have assisted me thru estate settlements, estate planning, and property sales and purchases. Blinn has always been very professional and willing to answer all my questions. Christy has always gone above and beyond to walk me thru the processes, communicate in a timely manner, and also answer my questions.

Michael and Blinn are dedicated professionals who work hard to deliver solutions to their clients. They are exceptional individuals, and it is a pleasure to collaborate with them.

Very friendly and competent attorneys in downtown Lincoln, IL. The office staff is very helpful, always friendly and positive, especially Erin at the front desk, she made us feel so comfortable. Thank you for you help and expertise in planning for our future with a trust/will.

Blinn, Michael, and the team at Woods and Bates can’t be beat! They got back to us quickly and made it a seamless process, especially as we were facing time constraints. I highly recommend and will work with this law office again.