Richard M. Bolton

Richard M. Bolton

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.

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.

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4.3 / 5

39 Reviews

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Randall Toy

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...

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Kim Koelpin

Jan 29, 2026

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

I wasn't sure who to call for my Corporate Governance Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with Richard M. Bolton. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a relief to have s...

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Raymond Wilkinson

Jan 29, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at Richard M. Bolton's legal practice

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...

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Blanche Jacobs

Jan 29, 2026

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

Honestly, I can't thank Richard M. Bolton enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Corporate Governance Law and it shows in the results. 10/10 would rec...