Legal Assistance for Seniors
Edita Mercado possesses extensive experience in accounting and finance, currently serving as Accounting Manager at Legal Assistance for Seniors since April 2015, after progressing through roles including Finance & Contract Administrator and Accounting Associate. Prior experience includes working as an Administrative Assistant at The Law Office of Kelley Ann Burg from June 2013 to April 2015, and as a Finance Intern at Rockwood Leadership Institute from October 2010 to August 2012. Edita holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from San Francisco State University (2011-2014) and an Associate of Arts degree in the same field from Contra Costa College (2008-2011).
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Legal Assistance for Seniors
Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) is a nonprofit agency serving Alameda County older adults in need of assistance. We provide legal advice and information, representation in court and administrative hearings, referrals to other community resources, and community education and training in the following areas: prevention of elder abuse, public benefits, guardianships, naturalization and public benefits for immigrants, health law, advance health care directives, Medicare and Medi-Cal. Through our Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), LAS provides individual counseling and community education to Medicare beneficiaries in the areas of Medicare, supplemental coverage including Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, low income assistance programs, and long-term care insurance.