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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Laura Watsica-Waters

Jan 29, 2026

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

Really glad I found Richard M. Bolton for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're in...

Hannah Hoppe

Jan 29, 2026

The absolute best in Detroit for Corporate Governance Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

Short and sweet: Richard M. Bolton is the real deal and a true professional in the field of Corporate Governance Law. If you're in Detroit and need help with your legal issues, call them immediately....

Carolyn Monahan

Jan 29, 2026

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

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...

Stacy Heidenreich

Jan 29, 2026

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

Richard M. Bolton is fantastic and very professional. Don't hesitate to hire them if you're in Michigan and need help. They really know their stuff and will go the extra mile to make sure you're taken...

Diana Moore

Jan 29, 2026

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

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Richard M. Bolton. They helped me out big time with my Corporate Governance Law issue and kept me informed at every step...