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[LETTERHEAD OF REITNER & STUART]
August 10, 2001
Board of Directors
Mid-State Bancshares
1026 Grand Avenue
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
RE: Registration Statement on Form S-4
Gentlemen:
This firm hereby consents to the reference to the undersigned under the heading "Legal Matters" in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and in any prospectus delivered pursuant to the Merger.
Respectfully submitted, | ||
/s/ REITNER & STUART REITNER & STUART |