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Woods & Bates Hosts Private Client Appreciation Screening of Superman

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our private screening of Superman on July 19, 2025. Sponsored by Woods & Bates, P.C., this exclusive event was a small token of our appreciation for the 72 clients, families, and community members who continue to place their trust in our firm.

It was a fun, memorable evening, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the people who make our work so meaningful. Thank you for being part of it!

May Top Hat Gift Card Winner

We’re excited to announce our May Top Hat Gift Card Winner! Thanks to everyone who participated.

May Giveaway winner

2025 FORE! LMH Golf Outing

We’re proud to share that our recent participation in the 2025 FORE! LMH Golf Outing, hosted by Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

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Featured Podcast Appearance: Blinn Bates on Great Practice. Great Life.

We are excited to share that our client, Blinn Bates, was recently featured on the Great Practice. Great Life. podcast by Atticus!

In the episode titled "What Surviving a Plane Crash Taught Me About Running a Law Firm," Blinn shares his incredible personal story of resilience and the valuable lessons he’s applied to his law firm leadership. It's an inspiring conversation that offers a fresh perspective on navigating both personal and professional challenges.

Listen to the episode here: What Surviving a Plane Crash Taught Me About Running a Law Firm

Blinn presenting the seminar Estate Administration: Understanding the Process

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Estate Administration: Understanding the Process a valuable seminar led by Blinn Bates that shed light on the key steps in estate management and settlement.

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Congratulations to Amanda Geary!

We’re excited to feature Amanda Geary, our March 2025 giveaway winner—enjoy your $50 Ink & Imprint gift card!

Amanda Geary - $50 Ink & Imprint Gift Card Winner - March 2025 Giveaway

Congratulations to Jennifer Singleton!

We’re thrilled to announce that Jennifer Singleton is our January winner of the $50 gift card to the Guesthouse Coffee Shop!

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Community Gathering at Hand of Fate Brewery

We had a great time at Hand of Fate Brewery in Petersburg, IL, on January 23, 2025, with Michael Fleshman leading the event. It was wonderful connecting with our community!

Woods & Bates Joins the Lincoln Emblem Club Gala for a Great Cause

Our team had a fantastic evening supporting the Lincoln Emblem Club's "Christmas Food Baskets" and "Happy Feet" programs to provide food baskets and shoes for local families in need.

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September Giveaway Winner: Jolie Leecher

Pictured is Jolie's husband, James, who picked up the framed name history.

September Giveaway Winner- Jolie Leecher

Central Illinois Veterans Commission Golf Outing

Humane Society Globingo Award

Glo Bingo Fundraiser Event

Woods & Bates "Is Your Estate Medicaid-Proof? Strategies for Asset Protection" Seminar

Woods & Bates at Kiwanis Golf Outing

Woods & Bates at the LMH Foundation Golf Outing

Woods & Bates at the Humane Society Putts For Pets Golf Outing

Michael Fleshman's Participation in Career Day at West-Lincoln Broadwell Elementary School, 2024

Woods & Bates' Community Movie Event, April 2024

Woods & Bates' Community Movie Event, April 2023

Woods & Bates' Christmas Dinner Party, 2023

Woods & Bates' Participation in the Lincoln Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting, 2023