In defense of attorney Chuck MorseOCTOBER 26, 2011 12:00 AM

I am writing in support of a pillar in our community, attorney Chuck Morse. StephenGianelli, who lives in San Francisco, continues to vehemently disparage Mr. Morse’sreputation in letters to the editor as well as comments on his own letters to the editor(“Judge Wick made proper decision,” Oct. 18).

I have known Mr. Morse and worked with his staff for the past 15 years. He has aflawless reputation and the utmost integrity — fair, honest and above reproach in allmatters. He has served honorably and ethically on the boards of directors of thefollowing organizations: Big Brothers of Napa, Aldea Children and Family Services (19years; president twice for a total of five years), Garden Haven Adult Day Center, NapaValley Hospice (president), Napa Adult Day Health Care, New Technology High SchoolFoundation, Napa County D.A.R.E. Foundation, Solano-Napa Area Agency on Aging,Matrix Parent Network, Napa ParentsCAN (founding president) and CommunityResources for Children.

In addition, Mr. Morse has served on the Land Trust of Napa County Investment andFinance Committee and the Napa County Commission on Aging. He has awards andcommendations for pro bono legal services from the State Bar of California, NapaCounty Superior Court Judges, Napa County Bar Association and Legal Aid of the NorthBay.

I would wager that Mr. Morse did exactly what his client, Mr. Fogerty, wanted him to do.We need more attorneys like him.

Methinks this Mr. Gianelli doth protest too much.

Paula Belden / Napa

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