Michelle Adam

Partner & Solicitor Advocate | Edinburgh

Personal Injury

Michelle is a key member of our Edinburgh office. She has 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 Commissioner in proceedings to recover documents or take witness evidence.

Accreditations

Solicitor advocate Michelle Adam is based in the Edinburgh office and is renowned for her experience in high-value, complex cases which address personal injury and medical negligence. Commentators appreciate that "she works hard for her clients."

Chambers and Partners 2019

Determined’ Michelle Adam specialises in road traffic accidents.

Legal 500 2019

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

Michelle Adam is a good lawyer and excellent with clients.

Legal 500 2020

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

Chambers & Partners 2021

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