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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Reviews

4.3 / 5

39 Reviews

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Jose Witting

Jan 29, 2026

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

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...

Andres Ondricka

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....

Rosa Kub-Gutmann

Jan 29, 2026

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

If you need a Corporate Governance Law lawyer, Richard M. Bolton is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details of my case....

Sonja Goodwin

Jan 29, 2026

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

Dan Emmerich

Jan 29, 2026

Many thanks to Richard M. Bolton for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

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...