Our history
A pioneer in the Gaspesie region, our firm became one of the region's first law firms in 1957 and has written a rich and exciting history over the years with its distinguished lawyers.
1947
Mr. André Dubé
From 1947 to 1957, Mr. André Dubé practiced alone in New Carlisle. In 1966, he became a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.
1957
Mr. Jean Arsenault
In 1957, our firm became one of the first law firms when Mr. André Dubé founded with Mr. Jean Arsenault, the firm Dubé and Arsenault, located in New Carlisle.
1966
Mr. Gérard D.-Levesque
In 1966, Mr. Gérard D.-Levesque became an associate with Mr. Jean Arsenault. From that moment on, the firm was called Levesque and Arsenault.
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Mr. Levesque also served as Member of the Provincial Parliament for the riding of Bonaventure from 1956 to 1993. He served as Minister of Justice in 1975.
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The Route 132 through New Carlisle and Paspébiac is now called "Boulevard Gerard D.-Levesque" in his honor.
1974
Mr. Robert Levesque
In 1974, Mr. Robert Levesque, son of Mr. Gérard D.-Lévesque, joined the firm until 1980, the year he became a crown attorney. Subsequently, he became a judge of the Court of Quebec in 1993.
1972
Mr. Jean-Roch Landry
In 1972, Mr. Jean-Roch Landry became an associate with Mr. Gérard D.-Lévesque. From that moment on, the firm was called Levesque and Landry.
1972
Mr. Jean Arsenault
In 1972, Mr. Jean Arsenault became a judge of the Court of Quebec.
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1986
Office construction
In 1986, the office at 100A, Boul. Gérard D. Levesque was built.
1982
Mr. Damien St-Onge
In 1982, Mr. Damien St-Onge joined the firm and became a partner. From that moment on, the firm was called Landry and St-Onge.
1994
Mr. Gérald Maltais
In 1994, Mr. Gérard Maltais joined the firm, which became St-Onge and Maltais until his departure in 1998 to become a crown attorney.
1994
Mr. Jean-Roch Landry
In 1994, Mr. Jean-Roch Landry became a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.
1997
Mr. William Assels
In 1997, Mr. William Assels joined the firm as an intern, then practiced law here in 1998.
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From that moment on, the firm was called St-Onge and Assels.
2020
Mrs. Marjorie Lepage
In 2020, Mrs. Marjorie Lepage joined the firm as a law student. She became a lawyer in 2021, after completing her internship of the Quebec Bar School.
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In February 2023, Mrs. Marjorie Lepage became a partner and the firm was renamed Assels et Lepage, Lawyers inc.
2019
Mr. Damien St-Onge
On March 8th, 2019, Mr. Damien St-Onge entered the bench as a judge at the Superior Court of Quebec.
2023
Mr. Michaël Leblanc
In 2023, Mr. Michaël Leblanc joined the firm in order to practice law.
Mention
Many other lawyers and interns have contributed to the growth of the firm over the years.