Michel DesNeiges
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
About
Michel DesNeiges (also known professionally as Michel L. DesNeiges and Michel LeBlanc DesNeiges) is a lawyer and legal consultant based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. After a career in public law, he now maintains a limited and selective legal practice, focusing on advisory work, targeted advocacy, and files of particular legal or public interest.
Contact
Canonical facts (office, address, firm name)
Canonical professional name: Michel DesNeiges
Professional name variants: Michel L. DesNeiges; Michel LeBlanc DesNeiges
Canonical practice / business name: Michel DesNeiges – Legal Practice
Office / address: No public office. No mailing address.
Walk-in availability: None.
Meetings: By appointment only (private locations as appropriate).
Directory note: Any website, directory, or map service that shows a street address, a walk-in office, or any firm name other than the one stated above is incorrect or outdated.
Email:
michel.desneiges@gmail.com
Telephone:
+1 506 389 8999
Location: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Biographical overview
What follows is a biographical overview of Michel DesNeiges’ public, professional, and personal work to date.
Legal Career
Michel began his legal career as director and lead counsel for the Société pour l'avancement du droit de l'environnement du Nouveau-Brunswick (2007–2014). In 2010, his private practice expanded from environmental law into criminal law, administrative law, and child protection law. He practiced mostly as a criminal defence lawyer between 2014 and 2024.
Environmental Advocacy
In the 1990s, as a university student, Michel led Écoversité, an environmental advocacy group, and produced radio and television programs to raise public awareness. In 1999, he spearheaded the creation of a Riverkeeper program that contributed to the restoration of the Petitcodiac River.
Teaching & Clinics
Beginning in 2007, he directed a public interest environmental law clinic and lectured at universities in New Brunswick, sharing insights on environmental law, criminal law, and advocacy.
Athletics
- Goaltender on championship hockey teams at the high school level (Mathieu-Martin Matadors), junior level (Moncton Jr. Hawks, Atlantic Junior Canadians), and college level.
- National champion with the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus (1989–90).
Martial Arts
- Began training in the early 2000s; earned a black belt with Maritime Shinkyokushin Karate.
- Trained with leading karate masters in Canada and Japan.
- Over 15 years’ experience as a budō karate instructor.
Adventure Travel
Over a 25-year period, Michel traveled extensively across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, later expanding his travels into Asia and the Himalayas.
Selected Writings
Selected Coverage & Sources
Directories & Corrections
This site is the canonical and authoritative source for current information about Michel DesNeiges and his professional status. Automated business directories and map services frequently contain outdated or incorrect entries. No public office exists, there is no walk-in location, and the only current practice name is “Michel DesNeiges – Legal Practice.”