About
The San Diego Elder Law Center was founded in 1997 by San Diego attorney Philip P. Lindsley to better serve the legal needs of San Diego county's elder and disabled communities, their families, and caregivers. Mr. Lindsley has more than 30 years of experience in disability and Medi-Cal planning, conservatorships, trust & estate planning, special needs trusts and probate. He limits his practice to these areas. Mr. Lindsley has been designated a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. This specialization in Elder Law is accredited by the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association. He is one of only two certified specialists in Elder Law in San Diego County. He is also a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate. Mr. Lindsley is a native San Diegan. He did his undergraduate and graduate work in Psychology at San Diego State University, graduating with honors. He received his Juris Doctorate from USD School of Law in 1980. He is a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. Mr. Lindsley is a popular speaker before professional and consumer groups in the field of elder and special needs law issues.
Credentials
Education
University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California | J.D. | San Diego State University, San Diego, California, 1975 | B.A. | Honors: With High Distinction | Honors: With High Honors | Major: Psychology
Certifications
Certified SpecialistState Bar of CaliforniaEstate PlanningTrust & Probate Law2009Martindale Hubble Rated AV Preeminent2004Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)National Elder Law Foundationaccredited by State Bar of California and American Bar Association2004Accredited AttorneyVeteran's Administration2011AdmittedBar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America1989
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Service Award, 2005 | Honoring Leadership Award | National Elder Law Foundation, 2012 | Past Chair; San Diego County Bar Association Elder Law Section, 2012 | Probate Court Bench-Bar Committee, 2012 | National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), 2012 | Trust and Estates Section, State Bar of California, 2012 | San Diego County Bar Medical Liaison Committee, 2012 | Pro Tem Judge, Probate Court, Superior Court, State of California, County of San Diego, 2012 | Commissioner, State Bar of California Judicial Nominees Commission (4 years), 2012 | San Diego Bar Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section, 2012 | San Diego County Bar Financial Liaison Committee, 2012 | Academy of Special Needs Planners, 2012 | Founding member, Probate Attorneys of San Diego (PASD), 2012
Associations
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2000 - Present (Member) | Elder Law Section, San Diego County Bar Association, 2008 - 2010 (Chair) | Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, 2010 - Present (Member) | Special Needs Trust Foundation of San Diego, 2010 - Present (Board of Directors) | Academy of Special Needs Planners, 2008 - Present (Member) | San Diego County Bar Association, 1981 - Present (Member) | National Elder Law Foundation, 2004 - Present (Member) | State Bar of California, Trusts, and Estates Section, 1998 - Present (Member)
Speaking
Conservatorship Clinic, USD School of Law, 1986 - 1989 | Special Needs Trusts, Admin. Office of the Courts, Judicial Ed, 2011 - Present | Special Needs Trusts, San Diego Probate Court, 2011 - Present | Life Care & Medi-Cal Planning, Alzheimer's Association, 2011 - Present | Elder Law and Medi-Cal Planning, San Diego County Bar Association, 2009 - Present | Public Benefit Planning and Special Needs Trusts, San Diego County Law Library, 2010 - Present | Conservatorship for Court Appointed Attorneys, San Diego County Bar Probate Bench-Bar Community, 2010 - Present | Life Care Planning, San Diego Caregiver's Coalition, 2010 - Present