Richard M. Bolton

4.3 (39 reviews )

Detroit Michigan United States

Corporate Governance Law Corporate Law Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law +1 more

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2006

About Richard

Managing Director of the Private Equity Practice at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Mr. Bolton has extensive experience in all areas of corporate finance, private equity, mergers & acquisitions and securities. He has represented companies in a wide variety of transactions, including IPO and "going private" transactions, mergers, asset acquisitions or divestitures, recapitalizations, MBOs and LBOs. Mr. Bolton has also represented the sponsors of private equity and mezzanine funds in the organization of numerous private investment funds and hundreds of their portfolio investment transactions. He also routinely represents portfolio companies of PE funds as their outside general counsel.

Practice Areas

Corporate Governance Law

Corporate Law

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Case History

Education

Northwestern University

Michigan State University

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Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.3 / 5

39 Reviews

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Shawn Bernhard

Jan 29, 2026

Solid work and professional service from Richard M. Bolton in Detroit for Michigan residents

I've worked with a few lawyers in Detroit over the years, but Richard M. Bolton stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all times. I fel...

Cassandra Tillman

Jan 29, 2026

Richard M. Bolton did a great job handling my complex Corporate Governance Law case from start to finish

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but Richard M. Bolton in Detroit is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, responsiv...

Walter Bruen

Jan 29, 2026

So glad I called Richard M. Bolton to handle my Corporate Governance Law case in Detroit

Richard M. Bolton has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my lega...

Christie Jenkins

Jan 29, 2026

Professional service and clear communication provided by Richard M. Bolton in Detroit

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Richard M. Bolton. They know Corporate Governance Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they said they...

Pedro Cole

Jan 29, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Richard M. Bolton's firm

Everyone at Richard M. Bolton's office in Detroit was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never felt lik...