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For approximately 50 years, we have been providing a range of high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals throughout Logan County and beyond. If you are in need of an attorney, we will act on your behalf, aggressively and competently, to get you or your business a desirable outcome. Business formation is often the first major step for entrepreneurs establishing new businesses.

The Illinois probate process is a court-supervised legal procedure that is sometimes required after an individual dies. Woods & Bates, P.C. has represented Buyers and Sellers in residential, commercial, and farm real estate sales.
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If you are in need of an attorney, we will act on your behalf, aggressively and competently, to get you or your business a desirable outcome. Conveniently located close to Logan County courts in downtown Lincoln, Illinois, we have provided a range of high quality legal services to businesses and individuals throughout Logan County for approximately 50 years.
Business formation is often the first major step for entrepreneurs establishing new businesses. Our firm can help you get a solid business structure in place so that you can provide your organization with the best possible chance of success and limit your personal risk. Each business structure has its own pros and cons.
The practice of debt collection is ever changing and evolving. Over the years, it has become increasingly difficult for creditors to collect legitimate debts. Woods & Bates, P.C. has practiced in the area of debt collection for decades, and can counsel clients on effective and legal strategies to collect money that is rightfully owed to them.
Each and every person has a unique family and financial situation. Estate planning is an all-encompassing term that takes each individual's circumstances into consideration to plan for the possibility of disability and/or death. Woods & Bates, P.C. carefully considers a client's individual circumstances and stated planning goals before formulating an estate plan for the client.
Our firm will work with you to resolve your family law matters and assure that you are aware of any other legal impacts arising from your domestic relations matter. Family Law encompasses many complex areas of law, some of which were recently changed by the Illinois lawmakers. Woods & Bates, P.C. can help guide you through this process and work toward your desired outcome.
Reviews (7)
David Becker
David Becker
Sep 01, 2021
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We decided to have Michael Fleshman help with my brother’s estate, outstanding job, I lived in Arizona everything else was in Lincoln Illinois area! No issues Michael was very knowledgeable, professional and understanding! Four months later my father passed, again Michael handled it effectively! Oh no not done, he also managed my handicap brother trust! Thank you!
Michael Doolin
Michael Doolin
May 28, 2021
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I called to get a price on what it would charge me for a property dispute. I was told we can set up a consultation I said ok. I was looking for a price and when attorney called me I gave him a quick run down told him what I would like to do had everything lined up for him to draw up paperwork. He states yea that’s a good plan 1000 dollar retainer and I will send u a agreement.. he was 2 times higher than the attorney I hired in Bloomington. Yesterday I got a bill in the mail for 300 dollars from them. For consultation. Never once was I told there would be a consultation fee. I called today and
Zechai Everson
Zechai Everson
May 22, 2021
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I went through a rough divorce. Kept trying to prolong things, drag it out. These lovely people at Woods and Bates kept my head on tight and got me through it easily. They kept pushing things forward. Always looked out for my best interest and were very comforting and helpful when I was overwhelmed or worried about things. I will always come back to them for legal help in the future.
Nicholas Allen
Nicholas Allen
May 20, 2021
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I payed for a consultation approximately 5-6 weeks ago. During said consultation, I was given false promises, stating I would have paperwork for me to review within a few days. I have called multiple times and have been told “it’ll be in your email” “you will receive a call back” “Sooooo, what were you needing” “we will get that to you tomorrow in your email”. I’m tired of the run around. I was told a few days, it’s now been 5+weeks. Congrats on stealing my consultation fee.
Michael Jeisy
Michael Jeisy
Sep 21, 2019
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Asked a question and they never called me back. UPDATE: I ask if they could/would represent me in a pending legal case. The response was they would find out and get back to me which they never did. This telecon happened on 11/7/2019 @ 1555hrs per my notes.
Ann Windsor
Ann Windsor
Sep 21, 2019
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We have used Mr. Bates as our attorney to draw up our wills. We had great competent service at this law office.
Dakota Martinie
Dakota Martinie
Nov 28, 2018
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Mr. Michael Fleshman is an amazing attorney for a family case. I would highly recommend him to anyone