Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett LLC

24 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Energy Law Energy Regulatory Law Oil and Gas Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in New Orleans.

Biography

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. 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.

Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett LLC

24 Best Lawyers awards

Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett LLC logo

Overview

  • Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1985
  • Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1985

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Energy Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Energy Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Energy Law, New Orleans (2026)
  • Energy Law, New Orleans (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Oil and Gas Law

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