team-member

Cynthia Runge

Boston, MA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child support

Language

English

About

      My focus is on family law, collaborative law, divorce mediation, and care and protection matters. I believe that family law is the most important and rewarding area of law in which a lawyer can practice. It is also an area of law in which clients need experienced, skilled, and compassionate representation to help them navigate the process.     

I have practiced law for over 24 years and I am admitted to the bar in both Massachusetts and New York. In addition to family law, my background includes experience in landlord/tenant, real estate and intellectual property matters (focus on artists, museums and non-profits). In 2001, I was formally trained as a mediator.     

I am on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Council for Family Mediation, a member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Guardianship Association, the Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association and the New England Association for Conflict Resolution. I graduated from Whittier College School of Law (J.D.) and Boston University (B.S.).     I help my clients transition through divorce with confidence.

Practices Areas

Child support

Divorce and separation

Juvenile Law

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Cynthia T. Runge171 Milk StreetSuite 400Boston, MA, 02109

Office: (617) 812-2879

Website: N/A

Reviews

Tina
September 16, 2021

I hired Cindy to help with drafting a separation agreement for my divorce. She was referred to me from another attorney that I worked with. She was highly recommended by Attorney Chris Saccardi ( housing attorney). He was spot on with his recommendation! She is spectacular! Whatever time I emailed or called her, she answered my questions faster than I expected her to. She truly makes you feel like your case is the most important case she represents. Divorce is hard enough. She made this process much less stressful than I expected. Her paralegals and legal assistants are very flexible and professional. If they say they will call you back at a certain time, they do. There is no email or phone tag for days. Regardless of the circumstances, I always felt she was a call away when I needed to talk to her. As a result of working with her (and Attorney Saccardi) has lead me to pursue a career as a paralegal. I am currently in school and am expected to graduate in 2022 with my degree as a Certified Paralegal. Not only did she help with my divorce, but she made me realize this is the field I want as my career. I want to be the kind of person to others as she is to me. If anyone is looking to hire a family law attorney, without hesitation Cynthia Runge is who you want on your side. -Cindy, from the bottom of my heart, Thank you.

tom
February 24, 2020

Cindy and team did a great job of getting me through the scary, emotional and extremally stressful process of divorce. They demonstrated honesty, integrity and transparency and were reliable and professional throughout the whole process. They were compassionate and caring and I always felt that she had my best interests at heart. They promptly responded to my questions, kept me informed throughout the process and addressed any concerns I had in a timely manner . My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured, I always felt like it was a collaborative partnership vs being outside looking in.The whole process of going to court was very nerve wracking and Cindy did a great job of helping to put me at ease during the trial for that I was very thankful.

Olivia
April 8, 2019

Cynthia was very helpful, she made sure that I understood my options and ensured that I was satisfied and comfortable with the final agreement. She made sure my voice and opinions were heard throughout the whole process. I would absolutely recommend her.

anonymous
March 5, 2019

I can't recommend Cynthia enough. I came to her with a very high conflict divorce case. I was extremely nervous and scared of how the process would go. Cynthia worked with me step-by-step throughout the entire case, always responding to my emails, texts and calls. Cynthia is incredibly organized and will always get back to you as soon as she can. She has the right amount of professionalism but with compassion and understanding for how difficult these situations can be. There is something to be said when you feel like your attorney cares about your well-being. I was overall very pleased with my settlement. I highly highly recommend her.

anonymous
June 7, 2018

I retained Cynthia Runge's services for a divorce mediation and agreement. A long story short, my ex-husband also had a divorce lawyer and the two of them dragged things out as much as they could. With my vastly lower income and limited funds, the delays put me at a disadvantage with respect to negotiating a settlement. Cindy helped me not only to understand the nature of divorce negotiations and the possible tactics used in them, but was also very supportive throughout this protracted ordeal. She attended a long and contentious mediation session with my spouse and his lawyer--helping to protect me and work towards a fair outcome. I'm lucky to have a solid support network, but really can't say enough about the value of also having a lawyer like Cindy who communicates supportively and feels like she is on your side. Sometimes when I was nearly at my wit's end, our phone conversations helped to persuade me to go the distance. She also was mindful of my limited finances and was willing to work out a manageable schedule with me. She was careful not to sway me too much throughout the negotiations, but also knew enough to offer her opinion and guidance when she felt it was necessary. I am naturally conflict-averse and have established a pattern of capitulating to my ex's sometimes irrational demands, but Cindy helped to assuage my fears and attain an equitable settlement.

anonymous
February 25, 2018

I retained Cindy Runge to review and finalize a separation agreement that was prepared by a mediator. Cindy is a thorough, competent attorney with a keen eye for detail. She provided valuable advice and provided clear, honest direction. She always had my best interests in mind and respected my opinions as to desired course of action. Cindy responds promptly and readily communicates via phone or email including evenings/weekends. Highly recommend!

Paul
February 16, 2018

Attorney Runge was a fantastic resource and friend during a very difficult case related to custody and other post-divorce matters. I felt like the previous divorce attorneys who developed my original settlement only cared about milking hours and getting to an agreement without a trial. Cindy was ready to do whatever was necessary including connecting me to other professionals, prepping for trial, and leading numerous negotiations. She always put my best interests at the forefront. I don't know how she does all of this without being weighed down by the cases, but she was always welcoming with a warm smile and then ready to get down to business. She has a broad depth of case knowledge and develops innovative strategies for dealing with difficult situations. I cannot recommend Cindy highly enough and would seek out her help should the need arise in the future (though I hope to never see her in that capacity again!).

anonymous
February 16, 2018

I had an excellent experience with Cynthia. She is knowledgeable and capable. More than that she was sympathetic and supportive in a very difficult time. She was able to keep me moving through the process with gentle encouragement and optimism. She was sensitive to the dynamic between myself and my former spouse such that we were able to emerge from the process in an amicable state. When we needed to be firm in the negotiations she was able to represent me without creating animosity. I also appreciated that she billed me in a fair and honest way such that I did not feel I was being taken advantage of at a vulnerable time. I recommend her highly and without reservation.

anonymous
July 20, 2017

After researching and interviewing many lawyers, I chose to hire Cynthia Runge as my divorce attorney. In my opinion, Cynthia Runge is highly a dedicated and compassionate attorney who has worked to maintain a strong client/ lawyer relationship during our divorce process. She was quite accessible -- quick to respond to messages and often picked up the phone right when I called. She listened and considered my case carefully and was willling to take me on as a client late in the game. She quickly understood my needs (and those of my children), and prioritized them to ensure that the most optimal outcome she can hope to deliver was attained. She is very astute; during negotiations with my spouse and his lawyer, she perceived quickly where openings for discussions and compromise lie. She gave me strength when I needed to move through certain difficult roadblocks. She will hear your needs, take suggestions, and make sure you understand and agree to all the final documents. I highly recommend her when hiring an attorney for your divorce process.

Jerry
July 16, 2017

Cindy was referred to my now ex-wife and we hired her to mediate our divorce. She's very easy to work with; maintains strict professionalism at all times. I would describe her style as properly detached empathy. She's very knowledgeable and experienced and helped us work through all the difficult issues peculiar to most of not all of these situations. She seems quite busy (a good sign!) but makes time even on weekends when necessary to keep things moving forward. She's very thorough and my only quibble with the process is that there may have been a little too much attention to detail which may not have been necessary in some cases and which led to more hours and more billing. However let me quickly point out that this was not an effort to "pad the bill" on Cindy's part. I just think that she wants to cover every conceivable base in an organized way which ultimately is not a bad thing. The original ballpark estimate was in the $5-6,000 range. We ended up spending double that not including over $3,000 in fees which Cindy ended up not billing us for at the end of the process. (which was a nice gesture on her part). The bottom line is she wrote a very thorough and comprehensive agreement that even the judge commented on as being well-written. We sailed through the hearing with no problem and were granted a divorce. I highly recommend Cindy. She did an excellent job for us.

Tina
September 16, 2021

I hired Cindy to help with drafting a separation agreement for my divorce. She was referred to me from another attorney that I worked with. She was highly recommended by Attorney Chris Saccardi ( housing attorney). He was spot on with his recommendation! She is spectacular! Whatever time I emailed or called her, she answered my questions faster than I expected her to. She truly makes you feel like your case is the most important case she represents. Divorce is hard enough. She made this process much less stressful than I expected. Her paralegals and legal assistants are very flexible and professional. If they say they will call you back at a certain time, they do. There is no email or phone tag for days. Regardless of the circumstances, I always felt she was a call away when I needed to talk to her. As a result of working with her (and Attorney Saccardi) has lead me to pursue a career as a paralegal. I am currently in school and am expected to graduate in 2022 with my degree as a Certified Paralegal. Not only did she help with my divorce, but she made me realize this is the field I want as my career. I want to be the kind of person to others as she is to me. If anyone is looking to hire a family law attorney, without hesitation Cynthia Runge is who you want on your side. -Cindy, from the bottom of my heart, Thank you.

tom
February 24, 2020

Cindy and team did a great job of getting me through the scary, emotional and extremally stressful process of divorce. They demonstrated honesty, integrity and transparency and were reliable and professional throughout the whole process. They were compassionate and caring and I always felt that she had my best interests at heart. They promptly responded to my questions, kept me informed throughout the process and addressed any concerns I had in a timely manner . My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured, I always felt like it was a collaborative partnership vs being outside looking in.The whole process of going to court was very nerve wracking and Cindy did a great job of helping to put me at ease during the trial for that I was very thankful.

Olivia
April 8, 2019

Cynthia was very helpful, she made sure that I understood my options and ensured that I was satisfied and comfortable with the final agreement. She made sure my voice and opinions were heard throughout the whole process. I would absolutely recommend her.

anonymous
March 5, 2019

I can't recommend Cynthia enough. I came to her with a very high conflict divorce case. I was extremely nervous and scared of how the process would go. Cynthia worked with me step-by-step throughout the entire case, always responding to my emails, texts and calls. Cynthia is incredibly organized and will always get back to you as soon as she can. She has the right amount of professionalism but with compassion and understanding for how difficult these situations can be. There is something to be said when you feel like your attorney cares about your well-being. I was overall very pleased with my settlement. I highly highly recommend her.

anonymous
June 7, 2018

I retained Cynthia Runge's services for a divorce mediation and agreement. A long story short, my ex-husband also had a divorce lawyer and the two of them dragged things out as much as they could. With my vastly lower income and limited funds, the delays put me at a disadvantage with respect to negotiating a settlement. Cindy helped me not only to understand the nature of divorce negotiations and the possible tactics used in them, but was also very supportive throughout this protracted ordeal. She attended a long and contentious mediation session with my spouse and his lawyer--helping to protect me and work towards a fair outcome. I'm lucky to have a solid support network, but really can't say enough about the value of also having a lawyer like Cindy who communicates supportively and feels like she is on your side. Sometimes when I was nearly at my wit's end, our phone conversations helped to persuade me to go the distance. She also was mindful of my limited finances and was willing to work out a manageable schedule with me. She was careful not to sway me too much throughout the negotiations, but also knew enough to offer her opinion and guidance when she felt it was necessary. I am naturally conflict-averse and have established a pattern of capitulating to my ex's sometimes irrational demands, but Cindy helped to assuage my fears and attain an equitable settlement.

anonymous
February 25, 2018

I retained Cindy Runge to review and finalize a separation agreement that was prepared by a mediator. Cindy is a thorough, competent attorney with a keen eye for detail. She provided valuable advice and provided clear, honest direction. She always had my best interests in mind and respected my opinions as to desired course of action. Cindy responds promptly and readily communicates via phone or email including evenings/weekends. Highly recommend!

Paul
February 16, 2018

Attorney Runge was a fantastic resource and friend during a very difficult case related to custody and other post-divorce matters. I felt like the previous divorce attorneys who developed my original settlement only cared about milking hours and getting to an agreement without a trial. Cindy was ready to do whatever was necessary including connecting me to other professionals, prepping for trial, and leading numerous negotiations. She always put my best interests at the forefront. I don't know how she does all of this without being weighed down by the cases, but she was always welcoming with a warm smile and then ready to get down to business. She has a broad depth of case knowledge and develops innovative strategies for dealing with difficult situations. I cannot recommend Cindy highly enough and would seek out her help should the need arise in the future (though I hope to never see her in that capacity again!).

anonymous
February 16, 2018

I had an excellent experience with Cynthia. She is knowledgeable and capable. More than that she was sympathetic and supportive in a very difficult time. She was able to keep me moving through the process with gentle encouragement and optimism. She was sensitive to the dynamic between myself and my former spouse such that we were able to emerge from the process in an amicable state. When we needed to be firm in the negotiations she was able to represent me without creating animosity. I also appreciated that she billed me in a fair and honest way such that I did not feel I was being taken advantage of at a vulnerable time. I recommend her highly and without reservation.

anonymous
July 20, 2017

After researching and interviewing many lawyers, I chose to hire Cynthia Runge as my divorce attorney. In my opinion, Cynthia Runge is highly a dedicated and compassionate attorney who has worked to maintain a strong client/ lawyer relationship during our divorce process. She was quite accessible -- quick to respond to messages and often picked up the phone right when I called. She listened and considered my case carefully and was willling to take me on as a client late in the game. She quickly understood my needs (and those of my children), and prioritized them to ensure that the most optimal outcome she can hope to deliver was attained. She is very astute; during negotiations with my spouse and his lawyer, she perceived quickly where openings for discussions and compromise lie. She gave me strength when I needed to move through certain difficult roadblocks. She will hear your needs, take suggestions, and make sure you understand and agree to all the final documents. I highly recommend her when hiring an attorney for your divorce process.

Jerry
July 16, 2017

Cindy was referred to my now ex-wife and we hired her to mediate our divorce. She's very easy to work with; maintains strict professionalism at all times. I would describe her style as properly detached empathy. She's very knowledgeable and experienced and helped us work through all the difficult issues peculiar to most of not all of these situations. She seems quite busy (a good sign!) but makes time even on weekends when necessary to keep things moving forward. She's very thorough and my only quibble with the process is that there may have been a little too much attention to detail which may not have been necessary in some cases and which led to more hours and more billing. However let me quickly point out that this was not an effort to "pad the bill" on Cindy's part. I just think that she wants to cover every conceivable base in an organized way which ultimately is not a bad thing. The original ballpark estimate was in the $5-6,000 range. We ended up spending double that not including over $3,000 in fees which Cindy ended up not billing us for at the end of the process. (which was a nice gesture on her part). The bottom line is she wrote a very thorough and comprehensive agreement that even the judge commented on as being well-written. We sailed through the hearing with no problem and were granted a divorce. I highly recommend Cindy. She did an excellent job for us.

Tina
September 16, 2021

I hired Cindy to help with drafting a separation agreement for my divorce. She was referred to me from another attorney that I worked with. She was highly recommended by Attorney Chris Saccardi ( housing attorney). He was spot on with his recommendation! She is spectacular! Whatever time I emailed or called her, she answered my questions faster than I expected her to. She truly makes you feel like your case is the most important case she represents. Divorce is hard enough. She made this process much less stressful than I expected. Her paralegals and legal assistants are very flexible and professional. If they say they will call you back at a certain time, they do. There is no email or phone tag for days. Regardless of the circumstances, I always felt she was a call away when I needed to talk to her. As a result of working with her (and Attorney Saccardi) has lead me to pursue a career as a paralegal. I am currently in school and am expected to graduate in 2022 with my degree as a Certified Paralegal. Not only did she help with my divorce, but she made me realize this is the field I want as my career. I want to be the kind of person to others as she is to me. If anyone is looking to hire a family law attorney, without hesitation Cynthia Runge is who you want on your side. -Cindy, from the bottom of my heart, Thank you.

tom
February 24, 2020

Cindy and team did a great job of getting me through the scary, emotional and extremally stressful process of divorce. They demonstrated honesty, integrity and transparency and were reliable and professional throughout the whole process. They were compassionate and caring and I always felt that she had my best interests at heart. They promptly responded to my questions, kept me informed throughout the process and addressed any concerns I had in a timely manner . My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured, I always felt like it was a collaborative partnership vs being outside looking in.The whole process of going to court was very nerve wracking and Cindy did a great job of helping to put me at ease during the trial for that I was very thankful.

Olivia
April 8, 2019

Cynthia was very helpful, she made sure that I understood my options and ensured that I was satisfied and comfortable with the final agreement. She made sure my voice and opinions were heard throughout the whole process. I would absolutely recommend her.

anonymous
March 5, 2019

I can't recommend Cynthia enough. I came to her with a very high conflict divorce case. I was extremely nervous and scared of how the process would go. Cynthia worked with me step-by-step throughout the entire case, always responding to my emails, texts and calls. Cynthia is incredibly organized and will always get back to you as soon as she can. She has the right amount of professionalism but with compassion and understanding for how difficult these situations can be. There is something to be said when you feel like your attorney cares about your well-being. I was overall very pleased with my settlement. I highly highly recommend her.

anonymous
June 7, 2018

I retained Cynthia Runge's services for a divorce mediation and agreement. A long story short, my ex-husband also had a divorce lawyer and the two of them dragged things out as much as they could. With my vastly lower income and limited funds, the delays put me at a disadvantage with respect to negotiating a settlement. Cindy helped me not only to understand the nature of divorce negotiations and the possible tactics used in them, but was also very supportive throughout this protracted ordeal. She attended a long and contentious mediation session with my spouse and his lawyer--helping to protect me and work towards a fair outcome. I'm lucky to have a solid support network, but really can't say enough about the value of also having a lawyer like Cindy who communicates supportively and feels like she is on your side. Sometimes when I was nearly at my wit's end, our phone conversations helped to persuade me to go the distance. She also was mindful of my limited finances and was willing to work out a manageable schedule with me. She was careful not to sway me too much throughout the negotiations, but also knew enough to offer her opinion and guidance when she felt it was necessary. I am naturally conflict-averse and have established a pattern of capitulating to my ex's sometimes irrational demands, but Cindy helped to assuage my fears and attain an equitable settlement.

anonymous
February 25, 2018

I retained Cindy Runge to review and finalize a separation agreement that was prepared by a mediator. Cindy is a thorough, competent attorney with a keen eye for detail. She provided valuable advice and provided clear, honest direction. She always had my best interests in mind and respected my opinions as to desired course of action. Cindy responds promptly and readily communicates via phone or email including evenings/weekends. Highly recommend!

Paul
February 16, 2018

Attorney Runge was a fantastic resource and friend during a very difficult case related to custody and other post-divorce matters. I felt like the previous divorce attorneys who developed my original settlement only cared about milking hours and getting to an agreement without a trial. Cindy was ready to do whatever was necessary including connecting me to other professionals, prepping for trial, and leading numerous negotiations. She always put my best interests at the forefront. I don't know how she does all of this without being weighed down by the cases, but she was always welcoming with a warm smile and then ready to get down to business. She has a broad depth of case knowledge and develops innovative strategies for dealing with difficult situations. I cannot recommend Cindy highly enough and would seek out her help should the need arise in the future (though I hope to never see her in that capacity again!).

anonymous
February 16, 2018

I had an excellent experience with Cynthia. She is knowledgeable and capable. More than that she was sympathetic and supportive in a very difficult time. She was able to keep me moving through the process with gentle encouragement and optimism. She was sensitive to the dynamic between myself and my former spouse such that we were able to emerge from the process in an amicable state. When we needed to be firm in the negotiations she was able to represent me without creating animosity. I also appreciated that she billed me in a fair and honest way such that I did not feel I was being taken advantage of at a vulnerable time. I recommend her highly and without reservation.

anonymous
July 20, 2017

After researching and interviewing many lawyers, I chose to hire Cynthia Runge as my divorce attorney. In my opinion, Cynthia Runge is highly a dedicated and compassionate attorney who has worked to maintain a strong client/ lawyer relationship during our divorce process. She was quite accessible -- quick to respond to messages and often picked up the phone right when I called. She listened and considered my case carefully and was willling to take me on as a client late in the game. She quickly understood my needs (and those of my children), and prioritized them to ensure that the most optimal outcome she can hope to deliver was attained. She is very astute; during negotiations with my spouse and his lawyer, she perceived quickly where openings for discussions and compromise lie. She gave me strength when I needed to move through certain difficult roadblocks. She will hear your needs, take suggestions, and make sure you understand and agree to all the final documents. I highly recommend her when hiring an attorney for your divorce process.

Jerry
July 16, 2017

Cindy was referred to my now ex-wife and we hired her to mediate our divorce. She's very easy to work with; maintains strict professionalism at all times. I would describe her style as properly detached empathy. She's very knowledgeable and experienced and helped us work through all the difficult issues peculiar to most of not all of these situations. She seems quite busy (a good sign!) but makes time even on weekends when necessary to keep things moving forward. She's very thorough and my only quibble with the process is that there may have been a little too much attention to detail which may not have been necessary in some cases and which led to more hours and more billing. However let me quickly point out that this was not an effort to "pad the bill" on Cindy's part. I just think that she wants to cover every conceivable base in an organized way which ultimately is not a bad thing. The original ballpark estimate was in the $5-6,000 range. We ended up spending double that not including over $3,000 in fees which Cindy ended up not billing us for at the end of the process. (which was a nice gesture on her part). The bottom line is she wrote a very thorough and comprehensive agreement that even the judge commented on as being well-written. We sailed through the hearing with no problem and were granted a divorce. I highly recommend Cindy. She did an excellent job for us.