Experience
John Storey brings a multidimensional perspective to his legal practice, shaped by his parallel career in public service and economic development. As Of Counsel in Meyers Roman’s Business, Corporate, and Real Estate practice groups, John counsels closely held businesses, real estate investors, and developers on everything from early-stage structuring to complex transactions and acquisitions.
John’s unique background as a former Economic Development Specialist for the City of Sandusky and current Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Lakewood enhances his strategic insight, particularly in matters involving historic and new market tax credits. His legal work spans corporate governance, international commercial agreements, and multi-jurisdictional financing — equipping him to advise clients ranging from startups to multinational wholesalers.
John’s experience includes:
- Business formation and transactional counsel
- Mergers and acquisitions (buy and sell-side)
- Historic and new market tax credit transactions
- Real estate development and financing
- International governance and cross-border commercial agreements
- General counsel services to global and regional businesses
Professional and Civic Engagement
His public-sector leadership provides rare depth in aligning legal strategy with policy insight:
- Member, LawPact®
- Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor of Lakewood
- Member, Ohio State and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations
- Former Economic Development Specialist, City of Sandusky
Whether navigating a tax-credit deal or advising a startup on growth strategy, John blends legal precision with civic-minded pragmatism.
Contact Info
Education
J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
M.U.P.D.D., Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University
Summer Law Institute, McGill–Tulane University
B.A., cum laude, Urban Studies, The College of Wooster
