To The Editor:

On August 9 there will be a Republican Primary election for Judge of Probate for the towns of Newtown, Bethel, Redding, and Ridgefield. I hope you will join me in supporting a lifelong Ridgefield resident, Patrick Walsh. He has over 20 years of probate law experience and has a deep commitment to his community, serving in multiple roles as a leader, and having volunteered his time for 12 years on the Planning & Zoning Commission, the last ten of those years as vice chairman.

Patrick has ranked on the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the past several years, and received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award multiple times. He and his wife Kathleen have four children. He is an active member of his local church and is actively involved in youth sports.

Patrick is an outstanding lawyer who is committed to serving our communities. I encourage all Republicans to join me in voting for the best candidate for the job, Patrick Walsh for probate judge, on August 9.

Norma Contessa

1 Washbrook Road, Newtown       August 3, 2016