As a founding partner of Godbey Giardina Law Group, Michael is an advocate for insurance policyholders in disputes with their insurance company. Michael was born and raised in New Orleans, is an Eagle Scout and avid outdoorsman. During Hurricane Katrina, Michael assisted with search and rescue operations. Hurricane Katrina was also Michael’s first experience with an insurance company who produced fraudulent documents, underpaid, and delayed his family’s claim. Although not an attorney at the time, Michael experienced how beneficial an attorney was in recovering under the claim.