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    Marwa Katbi

    Associate

    Overview

    Marwa Katbi has focused her legal practice on construction law since 2018, representing prime contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, and public agencies in breach of contract, breach of warranty, payment, change order, delay, and bond claims. With four years of prior experience working for a public works general contractor, Marwa brings a meaningful understanding of construction operations and the challenges that arise in the field to her legal work.

    Marwa is known for her practical, fair-minded approach. She is valued for her ability to simplify legal issues, focus on workable solutions, and bridge the gap between legal requirements and real-world project dynamics. She develops tailored litigation strategies centered on cost efficiency, risk management, and achieving the most advantageous result for the client. Along with representing clients in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, Marwa advises clients on drafting construction contracts and other transactional matters.

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    MEMBERSHIPS

    • WCOE, Women Construction Owners & Executives
    • LACBA, LA County Bar Association

    HONORS

    • UCI Law, Pro Bono High Honors (2018)
    • USC, Cardinal & Gold Recognition (2011) from Division of Student Affairs for significant contributions in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and service.

    REPRESENTATIVE WORK

    • Defended general contractor against several lawsuits with millions of dollars of potential legal liability at stake. Diligently fought through each case, collected favorable evidence, and took witness depositions that led to settlements saving the contractor millions of dollars, and placed the client in a position to avoid bankruptcy.
    • Represented local general contractor against two adverse parties in a payment dispute originally brought by a national subcontractor seeking over half a million dollars of damages, inclusive of prompt payment penalties. The general contractor filed a cross-suit against a municipal City seeking millions of dollars of damages for potential change orders, unforeseen conditions, design defects, and delay claims related to lack of site access, a buried man-made object, and an undisclosed underground utility. The City filed a cross-suit against the general contractor seeking over $400,000.00 of liquidated damages. As part of a legal team, helped to move the disputes out of court and achieved a favorable result at the conclusion of a month-long arbitration.
    • Drafted and prevailed on an opposition to an anti-SLAPP motion, allowing a public agency client to proceed with a multi-million dollar delay claim against a general contractor arising from a public works contract.
    • Defended a city against multi-million dollar claims brought by a contractor involving numerous change orders and alleged delays related to the installation of water mains on a public infrastructure project.
    • Represented a general contractor in a dispute with a public owner concerning alleged design deficiencies related to the construction of structural concrete walls on a public school project.
    • Represented a metal framing and drywall subcontractor in a dispute with a general contractor involving claims for payment and unpaid extra work.

    Practice Areas

    Bar & Courts

    • California (2018)

    Education

    • University of California, Irvine, J.D.
    • University of Southern California, B.A.
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