Levey has practiced real property and business law in Ohio since 1983. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1972 and his law degree from the University of Minnesota, Magna Cum Laude, in 1978. Before moving to Ohio, he practiced law with a Minnesota firm, focusing his practice on real estate, business, and economic development law, and real estate and business related litigation.

Mr. Levey has served as Vice Chair of the Title Insurance Committee of the Real Property and Probate Law Section of the American Bar Association from 1995 to 2002, and has been a frequent speaker before various Bar Associations and Continuing Legal Education Institutes on topics including title insurance, business organizations, commercial leases, and real estate negotiation.