James Preston Alder

Also known as James P. Alder, Jim Alder
James Preston Alder

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 30% Estate Planning
    8 years
  • 25% Trusts
    8 years
  • 15% Elder Law
    8 years
  • 15% Probate
    8 years
  • 15% Business

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($200-$240/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • German

About Me

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James P. (Jim) Alder was born and raised in Providence, Utah. He began his legal career in natural resources before transitioning to estate planning. Jim... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Peace of Mind”

Posted by: Alexandra, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Jim helped us with our Will and related documents. He is a great lawyer. He is very professional, and knowledgeable. Besides getting things done in... more
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5 star rating

“Family Matters”

Posted by: Rand, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Jim Alder has helped my family with Guardian, Conservator, and Probate matters for several years. He has always been very professional and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Todd N Hallock

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Todd Hallock , Logan (UT), Almost 2 years ago
Eden Rose Brown

When my dear friend and colleague Laura Milliken Gray moved overseas, she put her trust in Jim Alder to continue her practice and to care for her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Eden Brown , Salem (OR), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since James Preston Alder was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Utah Authorized to practice law 1997 05/10/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Alder & Robb, P.C. 2008–present
Attorney at James R. Baker, LC 2005–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Environment and Natural Resource Law LL.M - Master of Laws 2001
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Utah Legal Elite Utah Business Magazine 2011
Care Champion Alzheimer's Association Utah Chapter 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors Kostopulos Dream Foundation 2012–present
Board Member, CLE committee co-chair Utah State Bar, Elder Law Section 2010–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 46 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
8 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
12 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Federal Non-Indian Claims to Water Federal Non-Indian Claims to Water 1999
State Watershed Strategy Guidebook State Watershed Strategy Guidebook 1998

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Estate Planning Wall Street Meets Main Street radio show 2011
Avoiding Medicaid Disqualification and Maintaining An Ethical Practice Medicare Set-Aside Trusts 2011
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