Real People. Real Problems. Real Solutions.
The attorneys at Sever Storey have over 25 years of legal experience providing real solutions to real legal problems. Our core mission is to serve landowners facing condemnation, eminent domain, environmental and zoning issues. In addition to this core mission we have the background, knowledge, experience and skill to provide legal services in many other practice areas, including business litigation, securities disputes, veteran benefits and immigration. We currently serve clients throughout Indiana and Ohio.
Who is SeverStorey?
Philip D. Sever, Esq. and Tonny Storey, Esq. are the owners and originators of Sever Storey. Both founders have dedicated their careers to helping businesses, families and individuals solve complex legal issues.
Phil Sever
Mr. Sever has represented clients as an attorney for over 13 years against some of the largest corporate and governmental agencies in the country. Before forming Sever Storey, Mr. Sever was a broker at Salomon Smith Barney where he was a certified guided portfolio manager and financial consultant. Currently, Mr. Sever is an active member of the eminent domain legal community and a member of the American Association of Eminent Domain Professionals. Mr. Sever is also licensed to practice law in Ohio. Read More
Tonny Storey
Mr. Storey has a broad range of legal experience stretching over 10 years. Mr. Storey started his career as a deputy prosecutor where he honed his litigation skills. Mr. Storey has represented hundreds of clients in a myriad of complex legal issues. Currently, Mr. Storey is a member of the real estate group of the American Bar Association. Read More
Chris Simpkins
(Associate Attorney)
Mr. Simpkins joined Sever-Storey in 2009 and focuses his law practice on eminent domain, immigration and general litigation. Mr. Simpkins is also a registered civil mediator in Indiana, having completed over 40 hours of training and simulation in mediation. Prior to joining Sever-Storey, Mr. Simpkins worked for the Chief Legal Counsel in the Indiana Governor’s Office where he helped provide legal advice to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. Read More
Liz Currid
(Associate Attorney)
Liz Currid is the newest member of Sever Storey. As a lead associate, she brings with her a wide variety of legal experience. Most recently, Ms. Currid’s article “More Bite Than Bark: The Legal and Social Consequences of Microchipping Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease” was published in the Indiana Health Law Review. Prior to being hired as an attorney, Ms. Currid clerked with Sever Storey, acquiring expertise in several practice areas, including employment law and eminent domain. Read More
Latest Blog Articles
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09 Mar 10
I 69 Update: Mineral Rights
In conversations with individuals that are affected by the I 69 road project numerous questions have arisen about mineral rights and how the State of Indiana is going to approach them. Our firm went on to research some of the mineral right issues in the local area. According to local sources, the most predominate mineral in the local area is coal. Peabody owns most (if not all) of the rights to the coal in the local area. Peabody is the larg... (Read More)
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26 Feb 10
Relocation Questions Answered
Question: Can I be removed from my house through eminent domain or condemnation. Answer: Yes, but the State must follow certain rules. The Uniform Relocation Act provides that landowners cannot be required to move permanently until: (1) at least one comparable replacement dwelling has been made available and the landowner has been informed of its location; (2) sufficient time has been provided to negotiate and enter into a purchase agreement o... (Read More)
