Atty. David Marshall Datz
David Marshall Datz is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, gay and lesbian family law. David received a B.S. in B.A. degree from Bryant University, and has been licensed for 28 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 28+ Years Experience
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About David Marshall Datz at a Glance
David Marshall Datz is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at David Marshall Datz, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1998). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Bryant University B.S. in B.A. (—). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Marshall Datz
- David Marshall Datz is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, gay and lesbian family law
- David received a B.S. in B.A. degree from Bryant University, and has been licensed for 28 years
- David practices at David Marshall Datz, P.C. in Boston, MA
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David Marshall Datz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Marshall Datz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Family Law in Boston
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Boston
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real Estate Law in Boston
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose David Marshall Datz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Marshall Datz's practice in the field of family law, estate planning, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Marshall Datz brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, estate planning, and real estate, David Marshall Datz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means David Marshall Datz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Marshall Datz Handles in Boston
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