Tom Petrus & Miller offers comprehensive legal representation across a broad range of practice areas, with a strong focus on complex civil litigation and defense oriented matters. Our firm is particularly experienced in construction law, products liability, personal injury defense, and commercial law and litigation, providing strategic counsel to clients facing high stakes disputes. Our attorneys are skilled at managing matters from early risk assessment through trial, always with an emphasis on efficiency, precision, and results.
TPM also maintains a robust practice in professional liability defense, representing architects, engineers, health care providers, real estate professionals, lawyers, and accountants. In addition, TPM advises clients in real estate, landlord and tenant law, creditors’ rights, and business law and litigation, offering practical guidance informed by a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards. Our work in insurance litigation, bad faith defense, and coverage-related disputes reflects a nuanced command of insurance law and complex policy issues.
Recognizing that not every dispute is best resolved in court, TPM is highly experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. This flexible approach allows us to tailor strategies that align with each client’s objectives, whether through negotiated resolution or aggressive litigation. Across all practice areas, TPM is committed to delivering thoughtful, disciplined representation that protects clients’ interests and supports long-term success.
Our Clients
Tom Petrus & Miller is proud to represent a diverse range of clients, from individuals and families to established businesses and organizations. Each client relationship is built on trust, discretion, and a shared commitment to achieving clear, effective legal outcomes. The firm values long-term partnerships and is honored to serve clients who rely on thoughtful counsel and steadfast advocacy.
Access Limited Construction
AIG Hawaii Ins. Co.
Allianz Global Risks Insurance Company
Allstate Indemnity
Allstate Insurance Company
American Contractors Insurance Group
American Family Insurance
Ameron International
Balboa Insurance Co.
Cameron Chemical Corporation
CIM Insurance Co.
Constructors Hawaii, Inc.
Cotti Foods Hawaii, Inc.
Crown Equipment Corporation
Dongbu Insurance Co.
DTRIC
E. E. Black Ltd.
Endurance Insurance
Eric A. Knudsen Trust
Fairmont Specialty Group
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Financial Pacific Ins. Co.
Fireman's Fund Insurance
First American Title Ins. Co.
First Ins. Co. of Hawaii
First Mercury Insurance Co.
Flowserve US, Inc.
Ford Motor Company
Foundation Systems Hawaii, LLC
Gateside, Inc.
GEICO
GRE Insurance Co.
Hawaii Employers Mutual Insurance Company (HEMIC)
Horace Mann Insurance Company
International Marine Underwriters
Island Insurance Company
Island Ready-Mix Concrete
J. Kadowaki, Inc.
JDH Construction, Ltd.
Liberty Mutual
Lloyds of London
Marisco Shipyard
Masaki School of Music
Medical Protective Company
Merz Aesthetics, Inc.
Mort Drilling Services, Inc.
Next Design, LLC
North American Capacity Ins. Co.
The North River Insurance Co.
Otis Elevator Co.
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
The Phoenician Shipyard
Progressive Ins. Co.
Pure Ins. Co.
Puttwell LLC
RLI Insurance Company
R.M. Towill Corporation
Scottsdale Insurance Co.
Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
Standard Mutual Ins. Co.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co.
State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
Tradewind Insurance Co.
TSM Investments, Inc.
U. Yamane, Ltd.
Underwriters at Lloyds
WESCO
Westchester Surplus Lines Ins. Co.
Western Heritage Insurance Company and West Port Insurance Company
The William Powell Co.
Young Brothers Tug & Barge
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