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Editor:

It is my pleasure to write this letter in support of Rita Latsinova for the Washington State Court of Appeals. She’s running for the open seat that’s designated for Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties.

My wife and I previously owned an inn in La Conner for many years. For the past 33 years, I have been a litigation attorney with a large firm in Spokane, and my practice has included multiple appearances in both state and federal appellate courts.

I first met Rita in 1999 in connection with the defense of a multi-million dollar commercial dispute which spanned a period o...