Our Office Staff
Philip P. Lindsley
Certified Elder Law Attorney
Liz Lockwood
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Jolene Jackson
Paralegal
Anna Celiceo
Paralegal
ABOUT OUR STAFF:
Philip P. Lindsley
Principal & Attorney
San Diego Elder Law Center
Attorney Philip P. Lindsley is a widely recognized elder and disability law attorney, and one of only two Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) in San Diego County. This specialization is accredited by the American Bar Association and the State Bar of California. His practice is limited to Medi-Cal Planning and Asset Protection, Conservatorships and disability planning, Life Care Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, and Special Needs Trusts
Phil is a native San Diegan, and has been practicing law in San Diego County for more than 25 years. Before focusing on Elder Law and Special Needs Law, he practiced in the related areas of mental health law, pharmaceutical and health care, pubic health law and estate planning and administration. Phil is a member of the Trust, Probate and Estate Planning sections of the State and San Diego Bar Associations, and a long time member of the Bar’s Financial and Medical Liaison committees. He is a Co-Chair of the Elder Law Section of the San Diego County Bar, and for five years a Floor Leader of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Estate Planning Section to the California Conference of Delegates. Phil was also honored to serve four years as a member of the Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission (JNE) of the State Bar of California. Phil is a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, having taught primarily in the areas of Conservatorship and Mental Health Law.
Phil has worked with many consumer groups and organizations over the years, including the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), the Alzheimer’s Association, Parkinson’s Disease Association, and the California and San Diego County Mental Health Associations. He founded the San Diego Elder Law Center in 1997. Philip’s expertise in elder and disability law, and his passion for the needs of elders, their families and their caregivers makes him a frequent and popular speaker to professional and lay groups.
When he is not practicing law, Phil is an avid reader and enjoys his time as a gourmet cook, gardener as well as traveling.
Phil performed his undergraduate and graduate work in Psychology at San Diego State University, and received his law degree from University of San Diego School of Law.
Liz Lockwood
Office Manager
& Legal Assistant
Liz Lockwood grew up in Sonoma, California and brings with her a career spanning many years in several industries, including teaching, real estate appraisal, and accounting/account analyst positions. Her most important and favorite past position was that of full-time stay at home mom. During that time she served as an enthusiastic and dedicated parent volunteer at school, for several youth sports teams, and Girl Scout cookie mom.
Liz has been with the San Diego Elder Law Center since 2004 starting as a private contractor handling the court required accountings. Over time, her eclectic skill set and eye for detail proved to be an indispensable asset to the office. In 2008 she joined San Diego Elder Law Center full time and serves as Legal Assistant/Office Manager, AR/AP/Payroll department, and Medi-Cal specialist. “The most gratifying part about working here is knowing that what the firm does every day makes a positive difference in people’s lives,” Liz tells us. Liz’s primary work philosophy has always been to enjoy what she does and keep learning while she does it. She has a BA, a M.Ed. and a California teaching credential.
Jolene Jackson
Paralegal
Jolene L. Jackson a native of San Diego, California, has over 10 years experience in the legal field, with a focus in elder law and special needs law. Her interest began after she moved to Colorado where she met members of a firm through her instruction of an aerobics class. Jolene exchanged a job teaching fitness for a position as a legal research specialist and quickly fell in love with the field of law. Eventually, the call for California brought her back to San Diego.
Jolene has been a member of the team here at San Diego Elder Law Center for over six years and continues to be devoted to the ultimate goal of assisting San Diego’s elderly, their families and caregivers, and the disabled community with their planning needs. Jolene brings specialized guidance to our clients in Conservatorships, Medi-Cal planning and estate administration. When not working at San Diego Elder Law Center, Jolene enjoys horseback riding, running and playing with her two children. She has studied at Grossmont College, University of Anchorage and attended courses offered in the Paralegal Studies program at Cuyamaca College. She is a qualified Paralegal under the laws of the State of California.
Anna Celiceo
Paralegal
Anna Celiceo has experience in both the paralegal and accounting fields. She has been working as a Bilingual-Paralegal for over 5 years. Her experience at other firms included personal injury, bankruptcy and family law. Now, as our newest member, Anna is pleased to add Elder Law and Estate Planning to her list.
Anna focuses on our Estate Planning cases and assisting the other Paralegals with their workflow. Anna enjoys communicating with clients and helping them find solutions to their problems. When she isn’t working, Anna loves to read, run and dance Folklórico. She currently lives in Chula Vista, California with her husband and their three children. Her multi-cultural background includes education in both Mexico and the United States. She has her Associate Degree from Southwestern College for Psychology and Bilingual-Paralegal studies and has also pursued studies at San Diego State University in Psychology.
San Diego Elder Law Center helps Senior Citizens with conservatorship, estate planning,
medi-cal, disability planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and more.
San Diego Elder Law Center
Philip P. Lindsley, JD, CELA
Certified Elder Law Attorney(619) 235-4357