Atty. Nathan D Alder

Atty. Nathan D Alder

My work is helping clients solve complicated problems. Individuals and corporations hire me to investigate and represent them on significant and potentially devastating matters, often in crisis or on an emergency basis.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (801) 323-5000 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Nathan D Alder at a glance

Nathan D Alder is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Christensen & Jensen A Professional Corporation. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Utah (1995), U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1998). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington (J.D., 1995) and Dixie College (A.A. Cum, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 2008-2009 President-Elect, 2007-2008 Bar Commission Executive Committee, 2004-2006, 2007-2009 Board of Bar Commissioners, 2003-2010 President, Young Lawyers Division, 2001-2002 Chair, Dispute Resolution Section, 2003-2004 Admissions Committee, , Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • My work is helping clients solve complicated problems
  • Individuals and corporations hire me to investigate and represent them on significant and potentially devastating matters, often in crisis or on an emergency basis
  • I handle a broad range of matters, including catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, insurance, business disputes, corporate negotiations, commercial litigation, product liability suits, professional issues, administrative and regulatory crises, trademark/tradedress, and wage & hour concerns, among others
  • I have been recognized for my work in mediation, arbitration and trial
  • My work has expanded beyond Utah to serve clients on a regional and national basis.I appreciate the recognition of my peers, including the highest rating, AV Preeminent, from Martindale-Hubbell
  • being honored as one of the "Top 25" lawyers in Salt Lake City, and as one of the "Top 100" lawyers in our five-state Intermountain region (Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming -- Super Lawyers/Thomson Reuters)
  • as well as "Legal Elite" by Utah Business magazine (since 2005)
  • In 2012 and 2016, Utah Business recognized me as one of the top mediators in the state
  • I have been afforded opportunities to serve and lead
  • I have been president of the National Caucus of State Bar Associations, the Western States Bar Conference, the Utah State Bar, and Utah's Young Lawyer's Division, and I have chaired the Personal Injury Section of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, and the Dispute Resolution Section of the Utah State Bar
  • I serve on the Executive Council of the National Conference of Bar Presidents, (currently as Treasurer) and have chaired two NCBP committees -- 21st Century Lawyer, and Diversity & Inclusion
  • I serve in the ABA's House of Delegates
  • I am president of the National Legal Mentoring Consortium
  • Governor Herbert has re-appointed me to another term on Utah's Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
  • I have served on three Utah Supreme Court advisory committees, an ABA standing committee, and several other industry, professional, nonprofit, university and community boards and committees
  • I am currently on the governing council of the ABA's Center for Innovation
  • Our firm, Christensen & Jensen, is talented, energetic and devoted to clients
  • Since 1949 we have successfully served clients throughout Utah and other states
  • We have a rich tradition of trial and appellate work, complex cases and dispute resolution
  • It is an honor to be a shareholder at this firm

Practice Areas Explained

Nathan D Alder's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Nathan D Alder is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Utah →

Wrongful Death

Nathan D Alder is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Utah →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Nathan D Alder is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Utah →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 Salt Lake City 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 Nathan D Alder

Where is Nathan D Alder's law office located?
Nathan D Alder's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Christensen & Jensen A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nathan D Alder handle?
Nathan D Alder focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Nathan D Alder practiced law?
Nathan D Alder has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Nathan D Alder go to law school?
Nathan D Alder earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.A. Cum, 1988).
How can I contact Nathan D Alder for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Nathan D Alder received?
Nathan D Alder's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington
- 1995
A.A. Cum
Dixie College
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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