About:

Donald C. Blessing was born in Lebanon, Indiana in 1955 and grew up in Southside Virginia. He attended the University of Richmond and received his law degree from T.C. Williams School of Law. Admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1980, he has been practicing law in Farmville since 1983. His professional affiliations include membership in the Virginia State Bar, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. . His involvement in his community includes membership in the Prince Edward Lions Club, and the Farmville Chamber of Commerce (President 1988-89). He currently serves as legal counsel for the town of Farmville.

James Bell graduated from Longwood University (Cum Laude) in 1999 and Regent University School of Law (Magna Cum Laude) in 2002.  Admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2002, he has been practicing law in Farmville since 2002. His professional affiliations include membership in the Virginia State Bar and the Tenth Judicial Circuit Bar Association (President 2008-09).  His involvement in his community includes memberships at New Life Assembly of God and the Rice Volunteer Fire Department.   Previously, he has taught pre-law undergraduate classes at Longwood University.  He currently serves as a part-time Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the County of Buckingham, Virginia.

Office Staff:

Sharon G. Palmore of Dillwyn, Virginia, has been with this office since 1986. Mrs. Palmore also works with closing real estate transactions, as well as personal injury cases such as automobile accidents.
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Christy G. Wharam of Dillwyn, Virginia, has been with this office since 1998. Mrs. Wharam works with criminal and civil cases. She schedules most of the appointments.
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Candi Mahan, of Farmville, Virginia, recently joined our practice in March, 2010. She assists with Criminal and Civil cases, including all domestic matters, as well, as scheduling appointments.
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