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also known as David Marshall Datz PC, real estate attorney
Ryan practices residential real estate law and effectively represents buyers, sellers, and lenders. His legal experience ranges from a solo-practitioner law firm to the General Counsel's Office of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), the nation’s first Public Health Commission, where Ryan advised and defended the agency’s approximately 1,800 employees and litigated in Suffolk Superior Court. While at BPHC, he wrote substantial portions of a successful and precedent-setting legal brief before Massachusetts Court of Appeals. Ryan is also former small business owner and a licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Broker. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Babson College and a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School.
Prior to joining Datz Law, Ryan ran a successful real estate law practice with Ligris + Associates for over seven years. Before joining the bar, Ryan worked in Global Marketing and Communications at Reebok International Ltd. World Headquarters where he helped oversee and create international marketing campaigns. He also interned with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor where he assisted in large educational audits of the Commonwealth’s public universities.
Using the unique skill sets he has obtained from these diverse industries, Ryan creates dynamic and efficient problem-solving solutions to more effectively advocate for the interests of his clients.
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Acquired: 2012
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530 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02116
167 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657
179 Cranberry Highway (MA-6A), Orleans, MA, 02653
44 Client Reviews
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Posted by Antonia | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Exceptional
Ryan is an exceptional attorney. He was able to accomplish in less than a week what another Orleans law firm could not do in 2 1/2 months. Timing of property deed transfers was critical and after speaking with him I was confident he would do whatever it took to get it done. I am located in NY but the...
Thanks Antonia! It is great to read that you were so happy with our service, and I am glad we could expedite things for you. Looking forward to working together again in the future!
Posted by Erin | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Residential
The best!
I can not recommend Ryan enough! My sister and I worked with Ryan last summer while thinking about purchasing a house- our first time investing in real estate. Ryan was friendly, professional, explained anything and everything throughout each step of the process, was always responsive and had our bes...
It was my pleasure, and I was excited to hear from you again after first working together in 2020! I'm so glad you feel you had a good experience and I am happy that we were able to make the purchase happen for you and your sister this time around. Congratulations again and I'd be happy to help again in the future!
Posted by Oscar | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Ryan Cunningham sets a high bar for quality customer service when it comes to Real Estate
I recently purchased a single family home and had retained Ryan Cunningham, Esq. of the David Marshall Dat, PC office for this purchase. Ryan was extremely knowledgeable about real estate. I could not have felt safer about signing off on documents regarding the purchase without him. He made sure th...
Thanks Oscar! It is very good to read that you felt safe, that your purchase is well protected and that my explanations throughout the process were clear. I appreciate your kind words. Congratulations again on your purchase!
Posted by Isaac | December 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Happy new home buyer
Ryan’s knowledgeable repertoire and quick response time made him the perfect fit for a first time home buyer. His ability to explain complex home buying jargon in simple detailed responses made it easy for me to understand every step of the home buying experience and put me at ease knowing I was in ...
Thanks Isaac -- I appreciate the kind words and the positive review. I throughly enjoyed working with you, and I wish you all the best in your new home!
Posted by Maia | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Best of the Best
We've worked with Ryan on 4 real estate transactions so far, while relocating to/from Boston. Ryan is a top tier attorney. Prompt, personable, and covers all of his bases. Compared to closings we've gone through in other states, these 4 transactions were a walk in the park. When Ryan says, "I'll get ...
Thank you for your continued loyalty and positive testimonial. I hope you're having a nice 2021 and you never know, maybe we will be able to work together somehow in the future! ;-)
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2020
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2019 - Present
Attorney, David Marshall Datz, PC
2012 - Present
Attorney, Ligris & Associates, PC
2011 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar AssociationMember
Successful Defense against Big Tobacco
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Business Management
2019
2011
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