Ryan W. Cunningham

Ryan W. Cunningham

also known as David Marshall Datz PC, real estate attorney

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 13 years

Residential real estate Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Residential, Estate Planning

530 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Residential Real Estate 90%

Ryan specializes in the effective representation of both buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate (including new construction and development projects) and he conducts closings for lenders in residential refinance transactions.

15 years

90%
Estate Planning 10%

From creating an LLC or Trust to preparing end of life planning instruments, Ryan and his team will make sure your assets are protected!

8 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

David Marshall Datz, PC

530 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02116

David Marshall Datz, PC

167 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657

David Marshall Datz, PC

179 Cranberry Highway (MA-6A), Orleans, MA, 02653

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Ryan W. Cunningham's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

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Posted by Luke | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Ryan Cunningham, Five-Star Real Estate Attorney.

I highly recommend Ryan Cunningham. At 55, I never expected to need to buy a condo on short notice, but life had other plans for me. Ryan made the whole process smooth and far less stressful. He moved quickly, explained everything clearly, and was always responsive. His attention to detail and steady... guidance gave me real confidence, and we closed on time without a hitch. If you want a real estate attorney who’s efficient, thorough, and truly on your side, Ryan is the one to call.

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last December 09, 2025

: Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review. Buying on short notice can be overwhelming, and I’m truly glad I could help make things feel smoother and less stressful for you. It was a pleasure working with you, and I really appreciate your trust throughout the process. If you ever need anything down the road -or if friends or family find themselves in a similar situation - I’m always here to help. Wishing you many happy years in your new home!

Posted by Mary Ann Conte | August 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Review for Attorney Ryan Cunningham

Ryan Cunningham became my Real Estate attorney for the sale of my house only four months ago. My son introduced me to Ryan as a friend who could give me advice. As a recent widow, I made the decision to sell the house my husband and I built together 30 years ago. Selling my house was a daunting proce...ss for me alone. Ryan helped me with his outstanding knowledge and expertise. Because Ryan provided such prompt feedback, without hesitation, I asked him to represent me in the sale of my house. I, also asked Ryan to represent me in the purchase of a condominium where I could move upon the sale of my house. The entire selling and buying processes were confusing. Ryan was always available to explain documents that needed to be signed. Ryan communicated with me via text, phone, and email on a frequent basis for my house sale and my condominium purchase. Even when my questions were repetitive, Ryan readily gave me clear explanations. I highly recommend Ryan Cunningham for any Real Estate transactions.

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last September 27, 2024

Thank you, Mary Ann. It was truly a pleasure working with you on both transactions and I'm glad you found my service to be helpful and attentive. I can't wait to see your new home!!

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Great to Deal with

Ryan did a great job representing us on both the purchase and sale of a home. He was always available and responded very timely whenever we had a question or concern. He was very thorough and discovered a title issue weeks in advance of our closing date. This allowed us to easily rectify the issue a...nd alleviate a lot of unneeded stress. Ryan was very easy to talk to and was professional throughout the process. I would definitely hire him again!

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last October 28, 2023

Thanks for the positive review! I am glad we were able to discover the problem with your Seller's title and work with them to ensure it was fixed quickly and in time for Closing! I hope you are enjoying the fall season in your new home and looking forward to the approaching holidays.

Posted by Robert | August 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Better than expected

Working with Ryan, and everyone at the firm, was so much better than I expected. I've bought and sold many, many properties over the years, but never I'm a state that requires an attorney. So, I was a little bit apprehensive. But Ryan made the process so easy, with constant updates and great commu...nication between myself, my realtor and the rest of the team. I couldn't have been more impressed. Thank you.

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last August 08, 2022

Thank you for the positive review and I am thrilled that you had such a great experience! I appreciate that you put your trust in me and the DMD Team -- hopefully we can work again together soon!

Posted by Nasos | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great experience working with Ryan

I would highly recommend Ryan, he has helped us with the closing documents for buying/selling real estate properties in three different occasions so far. He has been very responsive and easy to get a hold off, transparent about costs and the process and in all cases there was very little involvement ...needed on our side. At the same time he was pretty good at calling out and explaining potential issues with the properties and the contracts, such as for example calling out and working around potential title issues with our latest property.

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last March 22, 2022

Thank you, Nasos! I appreciate the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you again!

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2020

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, David Marshall Datz, PC

2012 - Present

Attorney, Ligris & Associates, PC

Associations

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

RYO CIGAR ASSOCIATION. INC., et al v. BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION

Successful Defense against Big Tobacco

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Education

2011

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Babson College

Business Management

Speaking Engagements

2019

Listing at the Highest Level First Time Home Sellers Real Estate Seminar

Publications

2011

Languages

English

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