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Michelle is a key member of our Edinburgh office with over 20 years’ experience as a litigation solicitor. Her key area of work is personal injury claims and she deals in all types of accident claims including road traffic accidents and clinical negligence claims. She has a particular interest in complex and high value Employers Liability Claims.

Michelle is a member of the Society of Solicitor Advocates and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). A qualified Solicitor Advocate (Civil), Michelle regularly appears in the Court of Session and Sheriff Court and has been instructed as Counsel in property and commercial litigation disputes as well as receiving instructions in Personal Injury Claims.   She regularly prepares written pleadings, appears in court and advises on all aspects of a case as it progresses.

Michelle also accepts instructions from other firms as a Solicitor Advocate in Personal Injury matters or as a Commissioner in proceedings to recover documents or take witness evidence.

Michelle has a can-do approach and is always willing to pull out the stops when necessary.

Chambers & Partners 2024

Michelle Adam is a good solicitor advocate. She is sensible, pragmatic and personable.

Chamber & Partners 2023

She is very good - very experienced and pragmatic.

Chambers & Partners 2022

I have worked closely with the team at Thorntons LLP for some time now. They are one of the best teams that I have had the privilege of working with. They are knowledgeable, patient, personable and professional.

Legal 500 2022

She kept me regularly informed of the progress of my case." "She is very well prepared and very good with clients.

Chambers & Partners 2021

Michelle Adam is a good lawyer and excellent with clients.

Legal 500 2020

Michelle Adam handles a broad range of personal injury claims from the firm's Edinburgh office. She is a highly regarded solicitor advocate and is active across a range of workplace accidents and clinical negligence instructions. One source describes her as "very experienced and excellent at managing clients," adding: "She's a great lawyer."

Chambers & Partners 2020

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