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January 30, 2003
Simpson
Manufacturing Co., Inc.
4120 Dublin Boulevard, Suite 400
Dublin, California 94568
Re: Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.—Registration Statement on Form S-3
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We are counsel for Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), in connection with its Registration Statement on Form S-3 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the proposed sale by Simpson PSB Fund of 2,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock, par value of $.01 per share. We are of the opinion that such shares being so registered for sale by Simpson PSB Fund have been duly authorized and are, and when sold and delivered as contemplated in such Registration Statement will be, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to such Registration Statement.
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SHARTSIS, FRIESE & GINSBURG LLP |
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/s/ DOUGLAS L. HAMMER Douglas L. Hammer |
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