Atty. Michael D. Tom
Michael D. Tom is a lawyer practicing construction law, products liability law, professional liability defense and 6 other areas of law.
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Michael D. Tom is a Managing Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Tom Petrus & Miller, LLLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1975). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1975) and Stanford University (M.S.C.E., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hawaii State and American (Member, Forum on the Construction Industry) Bar Associations Litigation Counsel of America Global Law Experts. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael D. Tom is a lawyer practicing construction law, products liability law, professional liability defense and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a degree from Stanford University in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Michael practices at Tom Petrus & Miller, LLLC in Honolulu, HI
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Michael D. Tom is one of 6,237 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Hawaii →
Michael D. Tom is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Hawaii →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael D. Tom is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael D. Tom is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →
Michael D. Tom is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Hawaii →
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Why local counsel matters in Hawaii
Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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