Profile
In memoriam: Marwan Faruq Sehwail died on September 13, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Raya, his parents and brother, and many close friends and family members. He was beloved by everyone that had the privilege of knowing him or working with him.
Marwan graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law in 2010. He joined the firm in 2015 and became a partner in 2023. His practice focused on construction disputes, breach of contract litigation, and appeals. Prior to joining the firm, Marwan worked at a large international law firm where he represented global banking institutions, private equity, and real estate professionals in commercial real estate transactions, litigation, and regulatory investigations. He also operated a law practice in Chicago, Sehwail & Sweis, where his victories included relieving a convict from a life sentence issued under a three-strikes law for a non-violent offense. He served as a mentor to the firm's junior associates and worked tirelessly to assist anyone who needed him.
Education
Northwestern University School of Law - Juris Doctor, 2010
Vassar College - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2004
Representative Cases
Rockmore Construction v. State of New York, New York Court of Claims Claim No. 136342: Obtained $1.7 million recovery for contractor based on construction delays at NYC Armory
Waikeung Tsang, et al. v. 114-08 Taipei Inc., Sup. Ct. Queens Co. Index No. 710998/19: Obtained order of attachment and injunction on behalf of purchasers of pre-sold condominiums at Taipei Court; defeated motion to dismiss
Senator Construction v. Hudson Meridian, Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. Index No. 650102/2019: Recovered 33-story hoist and $480,000 in litigation over three construction projects in Long Island City and Yonkers
Tecchia v. Canova Inc., Sup. Ct. NY Co. 652257/2015: Obtained summary judgment dismissing Complaint and awarding judgment on counterclaim; settled favorably following appeal
Articles
Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint under CPLR 3213
Domestication and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
Admissions
New York
Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Languages
English - native
Arabic - fluent
Hungarian - conversational
Contact
Phone: (917) 932-0299, Ext. 2
Email: msehwail@muchmorelaw.com