after his law partner snyder died in 1951, sevier formed the sevier, yerger, and sevier law firm in tallulah. (his son henry became an attorney and his partner in the firm for a period of time.) the senior sevier was also president of the tallulah state bank and trust company. given these additional responsibilities, and having served eight terms in the state house, he chose not to run again after his term ending in 1952.