Anthony “Tony” Marino

Member

201 St. Charles Avenue
40th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70170-4000

Main: 504.582.1111

Direct: 504.679.9818

Tony Marino’s practice focuses on energy transactions and regulatory matters. His work includes drafting and negotiating oil and gas agreements, acquisitions and divestures of mineral properties, and energy financings. Additionally, he advises clients on regulatory issues on mineral leases both onshore in Louisiana and offshore in state and federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Tony represents clients before regulatory agencies, including the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), and Interior Board of Land Appeals. Such matters range from plugging and abandonment liability issues and oil spill financial responsibility to royalty valuation and relief and non-compliance.

Tony began his career as a paralegal at Gordon Arata, then joined as an associate after law school. After years growing his energy practice at firms across New Orleans, Tony Marino’s practice focuses on energy transactions and regulatory matters. His work includes drafting and negotiating oil and gas agreements, acquisitions and divestures of mineral properties, and energy financings. Additionally, he advises clients on regulatory issues on mineral leases both onshore in Louisiana and offshore in state and federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Tony represents clients before regulatory agencies, including the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), and Interior Board of Land Appeals. Such matters range from plugging and abandonment liability issues and oil spill financial responsibility to royalty valuation and relief and non-compliance.

Tony began his career as a paralegal at Gordon Arata, then joined as an associate after law school. After years growing his energy practice at firms across New Orleans, he returned to Gordon Arata in 2024.

Tony has been listed as a The Best Lawyer in America® since 2021 and was named a New Orleans “Lawyer of the Year” for Energy Law in 2023 and 2026. He was ranked by Chambers USA for Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas – Louisiana from 2019 – 2021. Tony serves as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans teaching mineral law.

Tony has been listed as a The Best Lawyer in America® since 2021 and was named a New Orleans “Lawyer of the Year” for Energy Law in 2023 and 2026. He was ranked by Chambers USA for Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas – Louisiana from 2019 – 2021. Tony serves as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans teaching mineral law.

Admissions
  • Eastern District of LA
  • Louisiana
  • Middle District of LA
  • U.S. District Court
Experience

  • Represented a range of independent oil and gas companies in acquisitions of leases located in the Gulf of Mexico, Alaska and Pacific Outer Continental Shelf Regions
  • Represented both small and large independent companies in negotiations with the BOEM, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Outer Continental Shelf Regions, regarding abandonment and decommissioning liabilities for leases and rights-of-way
  • Represented two international oil and gas companies in acquisitions of over 200 OCS and deepwater leases in the Gulf of Mexico in two separate transactions valued at $2 billion and $5 billion.

Education

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1985
University of New Orleans, B.A., Political Science, 1975

Recognition

  • Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy, 2026
  • Chambers USA – Louisiana, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, 2019 – 2021 & 2026
  • 2026 Legal 500 New Orleans Elite Guide – Energy Law and Corporate/M&A
  • The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 & 2026 New Orleans “Lawyer of the Year” for Energy Law
  • The Best Lawyer in America® for Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, and Oil & Gas Law (listed in publication since 2021)
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers, 2018 – 2020
  • New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyer (2021 – 2022)
  • American Association of Professional Landmen, APEX Education Award (2000, 2005)
  • Minerals Management Service, Pacific OCS Region, Corporate Leadership Award (2004)

Affiliations

  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Louisiana State Law Institute – Mineral Law Committee (Member, 2026)
  • American Association of Professional Landmen
  • Houston Association of Professional Landmen
  • Energy Bar Association (Board Member, 2005 -2006)
  • Professional Landmen’s Association of New Orleans (Board Member, 1999-2000)

Off the Clock

Tony serves on a number of non-profit boards which includes Louisiana Landmarks Society (First Vice-President); Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents & Associates, Inc.; Mystic Krewe of Barkus; and Founder/Director of St. Joseph Altar Society on Bourbon Street, Inc.