Atty. James P Alder

Atty. James P Alder

Mr. James P Alder is a lawyer practicing estate planning, gun trusts, trust administration and 6 other areas of law.

Bountiful Bountiful 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (801) 639-9122 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James P Alder at a glance

James P Alder is an Attorney based in Bountiful, Utah, practicing at Alder Law Group. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Utah (1997). Educated at Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark School of Law (J.D. University, 1997) and Utah State University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bountiful, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James P Alder is a lawyer practicing estate planning, gun trusts, trust administration and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Alder Law Group in Bountiful, UT

Practice Areas Explained

James P Alder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P Alder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James P Alder is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Utah →

Power of Attorney

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James P Alder is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bountiful are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P Alder

Where is James P Alder's law office located?
James P Alder's law practice is located in Bountiful, Utah. The firm is Alder Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P Alder handle?
James P Alder focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has James P Alder practiced law?
James P Alder has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James P Alder go to law school?
James P Alder earned their education at (J.D. University, 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James P Alder for a consultation?
You can contact James P Alder directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James P Alder received?
James P Alder's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Utah State University
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1997

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