About Sever Storey
Sever Storey has over 20 years of combined legal experience in litigating disputes involving complicated securities, sexual harassment, family law, child custody, eminent domain, and wage and hour disputes. We have experience managing litigation on a local and national basis. Whether your dispute is big or small, our clients are our number one Priority. We are devoted to solving their problems, and we understand the importance of their litigation.
PHILIP D. SEVER
Attorney / Founding Partner
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Attorney
Philip D. Sever, Esq. is one of the founding partners of Sever Storey and has been helping individuals, families, and businesses as an attorney since 1996. Mr. Sever is also a former broker at Salomon Smith Barney where he was a certified guided portfolio manager and financial consultant. This unique blend of legal and financial background creates a strong combination to help clients deal with complex legal and financial issues.
Mr. Sever currently serves clients in both Ohio and Indiana on eminent domain cases and is currently litigating compensation issues against the State of Ohio, the State of Indiana and various public and private utility companies.
Mr. Sever is licensed to practice law in both Indiana and Ohio. For cases requiring legal counsel in other jurisdictions, Mr. Sever's large network of fellow attorneys can provide representation in any state.
Mr. Sever enjoys competition and sports. He is regular participant in basketball leagues in the Hamilton County area and is currently training for his first Olympic distance triathlon.
LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Bar Association
Association of Eminent Domain Professionals
National Association of Employment Law Attorneys
Indiana Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association
Hamilton County Bar Association
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Carmel Lawyers 4 Charity, Founder/Board of Directors (2008-present)
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEERISM
National MS Society : Heather's Hoofers
Theraplay Foundation
Indiana University Client Counseling Competition
SEMINARS AND ARTICLES
Understanding the Eminent Domain Process (2007 & 2008)
When the State is Taking Your Land (2008)
Practice Tips and Pitfalls in Federal Rule 71 Condemnations (2008)
Indiana Eminent Domain (2007)
Unpaid Overtime and the FLSA (2007)
Unregistered Securities under the Indiana Securities Act. Practice Tips and Pitfalls (2007). Presented through Indianapolis Bar Association
Ponzi Schemes and the Liability of the Broker Dealer (2006)
The Importance of Documentary Evidence in Securities Arbitration (2005)
Understanding the Securities Arbitration Process (2004 & 2005)
Detecting Stock Broker Abuse (2004)
TONNY D. STOREY
Attorney / Founding Partner
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Attorney
Tonny D. Storey, Esq. is one of the founding partners of Sever Storey and has been helping individuals, families, and businesses as an attorney since 2001. Upon completion of law school, Mr. Storey served as a deputy prosecutor, where he practiced and honed his litigation skills. While attending law school, Mr. Storey taught 6th grade world history and coached his school's tennis teams.
Currently, Mr. Storey has an active eminent domain and business law practice. He represents numerous individuals in eminent domain disputes involving right of way takings and pipeline easements. In addition, Mr. Storey has developed a robust small business practice and is currently assisting several small business start-ups.
Mr. Storey completed his undergraduate degree in Education from Purdue University and received his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University. Mr. Storey is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association and currently assists on the bench bar conference committee. Mr. Storey is licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana, as well as in the Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Indiana.
Mr. Storey enjoys an active lifestyle and has a variety of personal interests including investing, yoga, biking and tennis.
LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Bar Association
Association of Eminent Domain Professionals
Indiana Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association
Hamilton County Bar Association
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Carmel Lawyers 4 Charity, Founder/Board of Directors (2008-present)
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEERISM
Theraplay Foundation
REPORTED CASES
In the matter of AG and MG v. The Hamilton County Department of Children Services, cause No. 29A0710-JV891
Sever Storey Law, a Carmel Indiana Law Firm is Currently Accepting Clients with the Following Legal Issues:
Employment Law
- Sexual Harassment
- Age Discrimination
- Sex Discrimination
- Race Discrimination
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Wage and Hour Claims
- Employment Contract Disputes
Family Law
- Divorce or Dissolution
- Custody Disputes
- Visitation Disputes
- Pre Nuptial Agreements
Securities Fraud and Malpractice
- The illegal sale of securities
- Victims of Ponzi schemes and frauds
- Broker Malpractice
- Churning
- Unsuitable Recommendations
- Broker Misrepresentations
Insurance Disputes
- Improper insurance denials
- Bad Faith
- Disability Insurance denials
Business and Real Estate Litigation
- Eminent Domain
- Eviction and Foreclosure
- Collections
- Lending Disputes
Eminent Domain & Condemnation Articles
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24 May 10
I 69 Road Project Picking Up Speed
Acquisition on the I 69 road project is moving fast. Recently, the Governor, Mitch Daniels instructed INDOT to “fast-track the project to take advantage of the cheaper prices.” Original completion of the first three sections of the interstate, from Evansville to Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, was scheduled for 2015; however, low construction bids, driven by the suffering economy, have cut projected costs by 25%, allowing D... (Read More)
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04 May 10
I 69 Update
Sources indicate that many landowners are starting to receive offers in section 2 of the I 69 project. This includes landowners in the Washington and Oakland City areas. We represent numerous land owners on the I 69 project and are currently conducting site visits, taking photographs, developing compensation theories and arranging our appraisal team for our clients. After spending some time working on these issues we have identified sever... (Read More)
