Karima Muhammad

Description of Practice

Karima Muhammad, a seasoned expert in civil mediation, dedicated to providing peaceful resolutions for legal disputes.

Professional Background

With over 30 years of experience in conflict resolution, I bring a unique blend of professional, academic, and community-based expertise to every case. As a Certified Mediator and Arbitrator and the Founder of the Mediation and Arbitration Offices of Karima Muhammad, LLC, I have successfully guided individuals, families, and businesses toward peaceful and practical resolutions without the need for costly litigation.

My ADR background includes:

30 years in conflict resolution, addressing disputes in family, business, workplace, and community settings.

8 years of litigation paralegal experience, including work with the Georgia Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division, providing a strong foundation in legal procedure and negotiation.

Certified Mediator and Arbitrator, offering both virtual and in-person dispute resolution services across multiple jurisdictions.

Specialized experience in non-binding arbitration, ensuring fairness, neutrality, and informed decision-making for all parties.

Founder and lead neutral at a firm dedicated to promoting affordable, culturally competent, and faith-sensitive mediation solutions.

Extensive background in Islamic mediation and community affairs, providing a spiritual and ethical dimension to dispute resolution.

I am passionate about empowering parties to resolve conflict through understanding, cooperation, and integrity, always striving to protect confidentiality, maintain neutrality, and promote lasting peace.

Mediation Experience

Mediation Experience

With over 30 years of experience in conflict resolution, I have mediated a broad range of disputes involving individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations. My practice is rooted in neutrality, compassion, and confidentiality, and guided by both facilitative and transformative mediation principles.

My mediation experience includes:

Civil and business disputes, including contract disagreements, partnership issues, and consumer conflicts.

Employment and workplace disputes, helping employers and employees restore communication, rebuild trust, and avoid costly litigation.

Family and domestic matters, including co-parenting, elder care, and intergenerational conflicts, with sensitivity to both legal and emotional complexities.

Community and faith-based mediation provides culturally competent and spiritually grounded approaches to conflict resolution.

Civil rights and public interest matters, informed by my background as a former paralegal with the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, Civil Rights Division.

Virtual mediation services, offering accessible, flexible, and confidential sessions nationwide.

I believe that mediation is more than a process—it is a pathway to understanding, empowerment, and peace. My mission is to help each party move from conflict to clarity and from tension to resolution, while preserving relationships and dignity.

Mediation Approach & Philosophy

My Approach to Mediation My mediation style combines both facilitative and transformative approaches, enabling each process to tailor its approach to the unique needs of the parties involved. As a facilitative mediator, I guide the discussion by helping parties identify key issues, clarify misunderstandings, and explore solutions that meet mutual interests. I focus on effective communication, fair participation, and practical outcomes—empowering participants to make informed decisions in a respectful, structured environment. As a transformative mediator, I go beyond simply resolving the dispute. My goal is to help parties shift from blame to understanding, from resistance to cooperation, and from conflict to connection. Through attentive listening and guided dialogue, I create a safe space for personal growth, empathy, and restored dignity. Together, these two approaches promote both resolution and transformation—encouraging not just an agreement, but a renewed ability to communicate, collaborate, and move forward peacefully. My role is to remain neutral, compassionate, and empowering, helping each participant recognize their own voice and potential to shape the outcome.

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