Michel L. DesNeiges is a well traveled, lifelong resident of Moncton with deep Maritime roots as a lawyer, advocate and athlete.
As a trial lawyer, Michel appears before most levels of courts in the Maritime provinces, including provincial courts, superior courts and courts of appeal. He also regularly represents individuals in front of the New Brunswick Review Board.
Outside the courtroom, Michel has been active as a consultant and spokesperson on environmental issues, and he has lectured at New Brunswick universities.
A former goaltender in hockey, Michel later became a dedicated Martial Artist. He earned his black belt with Maritime Shinkyokushin Karate and still practices and teaches today.
As an adventure traveler, Michel visited and back-packed nearly 50 countries over a 25 year span, including more recent trips to Asia and the Himalayas.