Atty. Muhammad M.
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2022
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Location:
Zamboanga City,
Zamboanga Peninsula (IX)
Languages:
English, Tagalog, Bisaya, Cebuano, Tausug, Chavacano
About:
Atty. Muhammad is a double-bar lawyer, specializing in Real Estate, Muslim Divorce, Estate Settlement, Inheritance, and Wills. A Certified Compliance Officer and Risk & Compliance Professional, he advises businesses on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. As a Complete Staff Work Specialist, he delivers clear and practical legal solutions. Trained in Contracts Law at Harvard University (HarvardX), he is External Contract Lawyer for a multinational company and reviews commercial agreements to protect clients’ interests. A licensed Real Estate Broker and former DPWH lawyer, he assists clients on property transactions and right-of-way claims. He has handled civil, criminal, labor, election, and Shari’ah cases, representing banks, construction firms, water districts, and colleges. He teaches law at Mindanao State University and Ateneo de Zamboanga University, sharing practical insights that benefit students and clients alike.
Education
Western Mindanao State University - College of Law
2013 - 2017Western Mindanao State University - College of Nursing
2008 - 2013Comprehensive Real Estate Seminar
2016 - 2016Work Experience
Malik Law Office
2022 - presentAtty. Muhammad is a private law practitioner at his own firm whose work focuses on Muslim divorce, estate and inheritance settlement, preparation of wills, and real estate transactions. His firm is retained by corporations, businesses, water districts, and individual clients. His practice involves advising on rights and obligations, preparing and reviewing documents, and facilitating matters governed by law.
Jobstreet.com Philippines, Inc.
2020 - 2026Atty. Muhammad serves as External Contract Lawyer for Jobstreet.com Philippines, Inc., providing expert review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements. He protects Jobstreet’s legal and business interests by identifying risks, enforcing preferred contract terms, and delivering clear, strategic advice to support sound commercial decisions.
Mindanao State University - College of Law (Sulu Extension)
2025 - 2026Atty. Muhammad serves as a professorial lecturer at Mindanao State University, teaching Inheritance Law under the Code of Personal Laws of Muslim Filipinos (Presidential Decree No. 1083). He provides students with a thorough understanding of succession principles, estate distribution, and related legal procedures, integrating both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in Muslim personal law.
Department of Public Works and Highways
2022 - 2025Atty. Muhammad previously served as Attorney IV and Assistant Division Chief of the Right-of-Way Acquisition and Legal Division at the DPWH Central Office. In this role, he oversaw legal review, documentation, and negotiation of right-of-way acquisitions for national infrastructure projects, ensured compliance with ROW laws and regulations, and provided strategic legal guidance to support project implementation nationwide.
Ateneo De Zamboanga University - School of Management and Accountancy
2023 - 2025Atty. Muhammad serves as a faculty member at Ateneo de Zamboanga University – School of Management and Accountancy, teaching Legal Research, Obligations and Contracts, Corporate and Partnership Laws, and Criminal Law. He provides students with both theoretical and practical insights, fostering a strong understanding of legal principles and their application in professional and business contexts.
Roads Management Cluster II - UPMO, Department of Public Works and Highways
2021 - 2022As Administrative Officer V and concurrent Legal Officer of the DPWH, Atty. Muhammad handled administrative oversight, personnel and records management, and provided legal support on office operations. His responsibilities included reviewing documents, issuing legal opinions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting in the implementation of policies and procedures within the office.
Department of Public Works and Highways
2019 - 2021As a Legal Researcher with the DPWH, Atty. Muhammad conducted in-depth legal research on laws, regulations, jurisprudence, and policies affecting infrastructure projects and public works. He prepared legal memoranda, case digests, and position papers to support the Office’s legal actions, right-of-way processes, and regulatory compliance.
Tendero, Mendoza, Pagteilan, Babiera & Delena Law Offices
2013 - 2017Atty. Muhammad served as an Underbar Associate at the Tendero, Mendoza, Pagteilan, Babiera & Delena Law Offices, where he assisted in legal research, drafting pleadings, and preparing case documents. He supported senior lawyers in litigation and transactional matters, contributing to case strategy, client consultations, and overall legal operations of the firm.
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