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In 2015-2016  OTMLAW was named in the TOP 100 firms.

Whether you’re seeking justice for civil rights violations, resolving a legal dispute, negotiating a contract, or establishing a business, OTM Law is here to serve your interests with integrity, diligence, and dedication.

At OTM Law, we champion our clients’ civil rights, business goals, and Islamic finance needs through skilled litigation and strategic transactional counsel.

Why Choose Us

In two consecutive years, the LAW FIRM OF OMAR T. MOHAMMEDI, LLC (OTM LAW) has been named as one of the Top 100 Minority Law Firms in New York State.

With over 25 years of experience serving clients across civil rights, discrimination cases, corporate law, and business and commercial dispute matters, this ranking is testimony to the success OTM LAW has achieved in handling various high-profile litigation.

We are trusted by clients in the U.S. and internationally, ranging from governments, financial institutions, and non-profits. OTM Law is also known for delivering high-integrity legal representation across complex legal matters, such as the 9/11 lawsuit – the largest and most complex litigation ever seen in any US Federal courts.

Our History & Recognition

  • Founded by Omar T. Mohammedi, Esq., former Commissioner for Human Rights in NYC and current adjunct professor of Islamic Finance and Islamic Estate Planning at Fordham Law.
  • Lead counsel in landmark civil rights cases, including:
  • Honored for excellence in litigation, minority leadership, and legal advocacy.

Global Reach

  • Licensed to practice in New York State, U.S. Federal Courts, and international jurisdictions.
  • Fluent legal services in: English, Arabic, French
  • Serving clients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.
  • Dual understanding of common law and Islamic legal frameworks ensures nuanced counsel in global matters.

Transactional & Islamic Finance Expertise

OTM Law’s transactional work covers drafting business and commercial contracts in civil and Islamic legal matters. This includes shareholder and partnership agreements, bylaws for not-for-profit organizations, trusts, endowments, Islamic wills and trusts, Sharia-compliant finance structures (Sukuk, Mudarabah, Murabaha, Musharakah), and more.

The firm has also served as advisors to HSBC in the development of their Sharia-compliant financing products and variety of investment and trade matters.

OTM Law offers seminars and lectures on various legal issues. In conjunction with the Department of Commerce, managing partner Omar T. Mohammedi has lectured in symposiums on international trade and contracts. He has also been involved in training foreign lawyers in various areas including, but not limited to, international commercial arbitration, insurance, letters of credit, and construction project financing.

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