Arthur V. Shaheen, Esq. - Senior Attorney
Arthur V. Shaheen, a resident of Blacksburg, has more than thirty-one years of experience in litigation, real estate transaction work, and associated civil law. A former U.S. Marine, Arthur graduated from the College of William and Mary (B.A. Philosophy 1985) and the University of Richmond’s Law School (J.D. 1988). He is certified under CRESPA and is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association (VTLA), the Virginia Land Title Association (VLTA), the Virginia State Bar Real Property Section, the Montgomery County Bar Association, the President-Elect of Blacksburg Rotary, and is an affiliate member of the New River Valley Association of Realtors.
He has served as a member of the Council, Virginia State Bar (1998-2003), and as a member of its Client Protection Fund Board. He is admitted to practice before all Virginia based state and federal courts, including the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Arthur can be reached via: 540.552.3390 (ext. 6) (office) or 540.808.7508 (cell) or arthur@theshaheenfirm.com.
Staff
Mia Bertelli - Closing Officer Mia Bertelli is a Closing Officer with The Shaheen Firm, P.C., and has been a Staff Member for 3 years. She is a native of Blacksburg, Virginia, and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. She handles the closing process of real estate transactions. She enjoys working closely with all parties involved and making the home buying process an enjoyable experience.
Mia can be reached at 540.552.3390 (ext. 4) or Mia@theshaheenfirm.com |
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B. Philip Shaheen- Law Clerk
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Philip grew up in the State of Maine. He received a four-year Presidential Scholarship from the University of Main in Orono, was in inducted in Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society, and graduated Cum Laude in May 2018. He enjoys spending his free time reading, playing pickup basketball, and watching international soccer matches. Phil closes many of the cash closings and plans on going to law school in the future.
Phil can be reached at 540.552.3390 (ext. 7) or Lawclerk@theshaheenfirm.com |
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Hannah Samsel - ParalegalHannah Samsel serves on The Shaheen Firm’s Staff as a Paralegal with an emphasis on prelims, marketing, and commercial transactions. She enjoys making new clients feel welcomed as well as informed about the exciting process of purchasing and selling property. Hannah grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana, and attended Ouachita Baptist University where she graduated with a B.A. double major in History and Christian Studies, summa cum laude. She then attended East Tennessee State University where she earned her M.A. in History. Naturally, she finds the local history embedded in title work fascinating. Hannah’s previous experience includes several years of managing transactions for realtors as well as closing transactions for a settlement agency. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors when camping and hiking with her husband and 3-pound dog.
Hannah can be reached at Hannah@theshaheenfirm.com |
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Kimberly Sherman - Legal Secretary
Kimberly Sherman joined The Shaheen Firm, P.C. as the Legal Secretary in January 2019. She grew up locally and now resides in Blacksburg. She brings many talents to the team including an accounting background, an extensive secretarial history, and even is a licensed radiation therapist. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her 13-year-old son, who attends Blacksburg Middle school, and her 9-year-old daughter that attends Margaret Beeks Elementary School
Kim can be reached at 540.552.3390 (Ext. 0) or Kim@theshaheenfirm.com |
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Matt Biederman - ParalegalMatt Biederman is a Massachusetts native where he attended Wheaton College. For over ten years, he served as a Manager and Trainer at DISH Network. For the most recent five years, Matt worked as a Deputy Clerk of the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office where he performed a variety of managerial and accounting tasks. Matt currently lives in Blacksburg with his son. Matt is part of the team that manages the closing process.
Matt can be reached at 540.552.3390 (Ext. 2) or Matt@theshaheenfirm.com |
Sameria Pierce - ParalegalSameria Pierce joined The Shaheen Firm, P.C. as a Paralegal in June 2020. Sameria attended the University of Virginia, where she graduated with a B.A. double major in Sociology and Government. Her previous experience includes several years working at a real estate school. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family in Roanoke, Virginia.
Sameria can be reached at Sameria@theshaheenfirm.com |
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Sarah Moore- Intake ParalegalSarah Moore is a native of Amherst County, Virginia. She moved to Radford, where she attended Radford University and graduated in 2012 with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. Sarah worked in law enforcement for seven years before becoming a paralegal. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her husband, 3 year-old son and fur babies.
Sarah can be reached at 540-552-3390 (ext. 5) or Sarah@theshaheenfirm.com |