M. Hampton Carver

Oil and Gas Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

New Orleans, Louisiana

55+ years experience

Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

504-585-3800

https://carverdarden.com/attorneys/carver-m-hampton/

1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3100, New Orleans, LA 70163

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Bio

M. Hampton Carver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law.M. Hampton, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Hampton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. M. Hampton Carver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law.M. Hampton, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Hampton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. M. Hampton Carver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Oil and Gas Law. M. Hampton, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Hampton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Oil and Gas Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Oil and Gas Law, New Orleans (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Oil and Gas Law, New Orleans (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Oil and Gas Law, New Orleans (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Oil and Gas Law, New Orleans (2015)
Recognized: Oil and Gas Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1970

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Reviews

Melissa Campbell

2 weeks ago

A true expert in Louisiana oil and gas matters

Our family-owned company faced a complex mineral rights dispute with a larger operator in the Atchafalaya Basin. We needed counsel who not only understood the law but also the unique history and culture of Louisiana's energy sector. Mr. Carver was exactly that. His 55 years of experience, including his deep knowledge from LSU Law, were immediately evident. He guided us through the intricacies of our lease agreements and state regulations with a clarity that was invaluable. It's no surprise he's been consistently recognized as Lawyer of the Year; his strategic advice was precise and rooted in decades of practice. We achieved a favorable settlement that protected our interests for the long term. The only slight drawback was that, given his stature and likely caseload, there were occasional delays in receiving email responses, sometimes taking a day or two. However, when we did connect, his full attention and wisdom were worth the wait. For any serious oil and gas matter in this region, his counsel is exceptional.