Anthony C Marino

Practice Areas

• Commercial Financing & Secured Transactions

• Commercial Transactions

• Corporate Entity Formation, Governance and General Advice

• Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures

• Oil, Gas & Energy Regulatory and Transactions

• Renewable Energy

• Trusts & Estates

Career

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.

Recognitions:

- Ranked in Chambers USA, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil & Gas – Louisiana (2019 – 2021, 2026)

- Recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 New Orleans Elite Guide - Energy Law and Corporate/M&A

- Named 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)

- Named a New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyer (2021 – 2022)

- Ranked in Chambers USA, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil & Gas – Louisiana (2019 – 2021)

- American Association of Professional Landmen, APEX Education Award (2000, 2005)

- Minerals Management Service, Pacific OCS Region, Corporate Leadership Award (2004)

Professional Memberships

- Louisiana State Bar Association

- 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)