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 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... property is on Cape Cod so everything had to be done remotely which made me extremely anxious. Ryan was very professional, knowledgeable, accessible, responsive, and was genuinely invested in helping me. The transaction was seamless and completed 2 days before the deadline. I will only hire him for all future transactions as he is truly the best in the business. I highly recommend him and his staff.

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last February 28, 2025

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...t interests in mind. As first time home buyers, we couldn’t ask for a better attorney. We did not ultimately purchase the home in 2020 but when we decided to look again in the fall of 2021, we were lucky enough to work with Ryan again. As stressful as home buying is, we both felt safe and at ease throughout the process (which took place during and throughout Thanksgiving and Christmas) with Ryan representing us. He went above and beyond and my sister and I truly can not thank him enough for all of his help and look forward to working together again in the future!

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last February 12, 2022

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...at I was well protected throughout the process and translated all of the legal jargon to plain English for me. I was always told to "get your own lawyer" whenever I finally decided to buy my first home; Now that I purchased my first home alongside Ryan, I will tell everyone "DON'T buy a home if you didn't first retain Ryan". I am still beyond belief that I am a homeowner now and I could not have done it so seamlessly without Ryan Cunningham, Esq. representing me!

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last February 12, 2022

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 ...good hands. I would highly recommend Ryan’s expertise to anyone looking for a qualified and trustworthy lawyer to represent them during the home buying experience!

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last December 07, 2021

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 ...you that paperwork" it means he's sitting down to his computer at that very moment. Not tomorrow, not next week. His follow through is excellent and gave us every confidence. I only wish we could retain him for closings in other states. I'd work with him again in a heartbeat.

Ryan Cunningham

Replied last May 27, 2021

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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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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