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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Sophie Davis

Jan 29, 2026

Would recommend Richard M. Bolton for sure to anyone in Detroit needing legal help

I've already told all my friends and family about Richard M. Bolton. If you need Corporate Governance Law help in Michigan, they're the ones to see without any doubt. They are local experts who really...

Allen West

Jan 29, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at Richard M. Bolton in Detroit - they are amazing

Best lawyer for Corporate Governance Law in Detroit. Period. I've seen others, but Richard M. Bolton is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results. I a...

Guadalupe Goodwin

Jan 29, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Richard M. Bolton's office during my recent legal matter

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Michigan, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. Richard M. Bolton is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They re...

Joy Rodriguez

Jan 29, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Richard M. Bolton

Derrick Tremblay

Jan 29, 2026

Reliable lawyer you can count on - Richard M. Bolton provided excellent service throughout

I appreciate how Richard M. Bolton handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Corporate Governance Law matter. They are obviously very experienced a...