Philip D. Sever

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 has a wide range of experience representing landowners. He has provided advice to landowners (both residential and business) in hundreds of large and small condemnations in both Indiana and Ohio. Using this experience, Mr. Sever focuses on practical solutions for his clients and holding condemning authorities accountable. As the author of numerous articles and videos on eminent domain and condemnation he has taken the lead in educating landowners and attorneys about the eminent domain and condemnation process.

University of Akron

J.D. | Law

2002 - 2005

Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington

B.A. | English

1988 - 2002

Partner/Owner

Sever Storey

2000 - Current

As a partner and founder of the eminent domain law firm of Sever Storey I have provided results and solutions for hundreds of landowners and businesses that have been faced with eminent domain and condemnation. I have a large body of practical experience in solving problems that may arise in the eminent domain or condemnation process. Over the years I have represented farmers, business owners, and residential landowners on projects ranging from commercial takings where millions of dollars were at issue to small set back cases.

Half Moon Enterprises

Speaker

2013 - Current

Activities: Speaker at Half Moon Enterprises CLE in Ohio and Indiana regarding eminent domain.

Indiana Trial Lawyers

Sustaining member

2012 - Current

Activities: A sustaining member and speaker with the Indiana trial Lawyers.

Indiana Trial Laywers

Sustaining Member

2012 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

Professional Institute of Landowner Attorneys and Appraisers

Member/Founder

2012 - Current

Carmel Lawyers 4 Charity

Member/Founder

2011 - Current

Indiana

Since 2005

Ohio

Since 1995

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees
  In most cases we will utilize a contingency fee structure. In these situations we only earn a fee if the client gets more than is offered by the condemning authority.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Clients may elect to hire us on an hourly basis.