Alex is a member of Shaheen & Gordon’s personal injury practice, representing individuals who have suffered serious and often life-altering injuries due to the negligence of someone else. As a advocate for justice, Alex also proudly serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Alex brings significant experience to every personal injury case he handles. He has represented individuals in a wide range of matters, including motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.
He leverages his experience to help clients better understand their case, making sure they feel confident and comfortable as he guides them through a challenging process. He knows that what matters most is helping people get back to living their best life after an accident. He pairs this compassion for the client’s situation with an aggressive, efficient, and detailed approach that has resulted in many successful outcomes. Alex has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for his work in the personal injury field.
Prior to focusing on personal injury matters, Alex handled trial work of all kinds in the courts of Maine and New Hampshire, including representing local businesses in litigation and individuals facing criminal charges. This means he is always ready to take a personal injury case to court if an appropriate settlement cannot be reached.
A Maine native, Alex is a graduate of The University of Vermont, and The University of Maine School of Law.
Admissions
- New Hampshire State Bar
- Maine State Bar
- U.S. District Court, District of Maine
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Career
- Partner, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., 2017-present
- Associate Attorney, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., 2014-2017
- Associate Attorney, Smith & Elliott, P.A., 2011-2014
Professional Associations
- New Hampshire Bar Association
- Maine State Bar Association
- York County Bar Association
- Maine Trial Lawyers Association
- Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Edward Thaxter Gignoux Inn of Court
Awards & Honors
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2024 for work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2020-2023
Education
- B.A., University of Vermont, 2005
- J.D., University of Maine School of Law, 2011
Representative Cases
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and case results referred to in this website are not intended to be, nor should they be understood as, a representation that equivalent results will be achieved in any given case.
$500,000 Settlement for a Man Injured in a Motorcycle v. Automobile Accident
Plaintiff was riding a motorcycle down main street when the driver of an SUV failed to stop for a stop sign and pulled out of a side street into traffic. Plaintiff struck the side of defendant’s vehicle causing serious injuries including traumatic brain injury.
$240,000 Jury Verdict for Victims of Negligence in Maine
A jury unanimously awarded a Maine man who lost his finger as a result of medical negligence $230,000 in compensatory damages and his wife $10,000 for loss of consortium.
$50,000 Arbitration Award for Construction Worker Who Was the Victim of a Hit and Run
Road construction worker who was “flagging” traffic was hit by an automobile who failed to stop in response to his traffic control sign. The insurance company refused to offer more than $17,000 to settle the case prior to suit arguing that the Plaintiff jumped in the way of the moving vehicle. Shaheen & Gordon Attorney Alex Spadinger successfully represented the Plaintiff at an arbitration hearing where the arbitration panel awarded the Plaintiff $50,000; nearly three times the insurance company’s pre-suit offer of settlement.
$125,000 Settlement on Behalf of Victim Who Suffered a Serious Injury When Construction Supplies Fell on His Foot at a Big Box Store
Employee of a big box store dropped a load of lumber from a forklift onto Plaintiff’s foot causing serious injuries. Case settled during litigation for $125,000.
$325,000 Settlement for York Pediatrician Injured by Police Dog
Plaintiff was pulled over for a routine traffic stop. He got out of his vehicle to speak with the police officer and was given multiple commands in rapid succession. Plaintiff was in the process of complying and getting down on the ground when the officer released his K-9. Plaintiff suffered multiple puncture wounds and further serious injuries. Read more about the case here.
