About Alexander E.
Alexander E. Spadinger serves as a partner at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., and practices in both New Hampshire and Maine. He appears in state courts across those jurisdictions and represents clients on matters handled by the firm. He is known in the office for steady, clear legal work and for taking on the kinds of assignments that require careful courtroom preparation and attention to procedural detail.
Spadinger’s path to partnership has been shaped by steady progression through firm practice. He advanced to a leadership role at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., where he now shares responsibility for case strategy and client counseling. In that capacity he supervises other lawyers and works with clients to define objectives, evaluate risks, and pursue practical outcomes. His role involves both trial preparation and the management tasks partners commonly handle, including coordinating teams and overseeing filings and court appearances.
Clients and colleagues describe his approach as pragmatic. He focuses on clear briefing, careful document management, and courtroom readiness. He handles litigation and advises clients on matters that require litigation skills, from pretrial motions to hearings. His practice requires frequent interaction with judges and opposing counsel, and he spends significant time preparing witnesses and exhibits for trial settings. He also drafts pleadings and participates in settlement discussions when those opportunities arise.
Although his work often involves litigation, Spadinger also performs counseling and preventive work for clients to limit future disputes. He provides practical legal advice, aiming to translate technical rules into usable options for clients. He also invests time mentoring associates on litigation technique and professional practice. In the office he takes part in case strategy meetings and helps shape how the firm schedules major matters.
At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., Spadinger represents individuals and businesses in matters across New Hampshire and Maine. His current practice focuses on representing clients in state court litigation and on counseling clients through the disputes they bring to the firm.
