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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Leland Hermiston

Jan 29, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of Richard M. Bolton

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...

Joanne Lakin

Jan 29, 2026

Outstanding experience with Richard M. Bolton in Detroit - truly the best legal team

I was really stressed about my case in Detroit, but Richard M. Bolton made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detai...

Kelly Ernser

Jan 29, 2026

Highly recommend Richard M. Bolton for anyone needing expert Corporate Governance Law help in Michigan

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....

Jody Tremblay

Jan 29, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by Richard M. Bolton for my Corporate Governance Law case

Super helpful and professional staff at Richard M. Bolton's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and legal...

Pat Lemke

Jan 29, 2026

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

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...