To the editor:

I have had the pleasure of knowing Julie Garcia for the past eight years, both personally and professionally, retaining her as my attorney.

I first met Julie when I was the president of the Boquet River Theatre Festival children’s summer stock theatre venue in Whallonsburgh. I was incredibly impressed with her unconditional love and support of her two nieces, Kristin and Kaycee. She was the district attorney of Essex County at the time and, regardless, ensured her nieces were enveloped within multiple, positively affecting venues. What Julie will not tell you is that she selflessly assumed the “mother role” of these beautiful young ladies after their own mother, her sister, passed away. Her love and commitment to ensuring her nieces were dedicated on the best path was second to none. Clearly, she loves them and they are her priority.

I also retained Julie as my attorney in 2012 to support me in a situation I had in Lake George. I found Julie to be exceptionally fair to me, the court, and the people of New York state, and was more than satisfied with her professionalism, respect for all and ultimate resolution that was fair to the aforementioned parties above.

Whether it be a “church or state” relationship with Julie, I truly enjoy our trusting and respectful relationship. Without question, I very much support Julie and her bid for the New York state Supreme Court justice. Julie is objective, fair, intelligent and articulate.

Julie is an exceptional person and more than qualified to fulfill the position she is seeking. Talk about class and character – that defines Julie Garcia!

Respectfully,

Ed Mason

Westport