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Richard gained significant experience in personal injury claims as a paralegal whilst studying part-time at university for 5 years before commencing his legal traineeship with Harper Macleod LLP in 2019.
He specialises in pursuing and defending litigated claims in the Sheriff Court and All-Scotland Personal Injury Court. He acts in cases for individuals and insurer clients arising from road accidents including personal injury, property damage and credit hire claims. Richard also has experience in dealing with workplace accident claims, occupier’s liability claims and public liability claims.
Richard regularly conducts hearings and Proofs in Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland. He also proudly represents families in education appeals on behalf of the National Autism Society.
Additionally, Richard has been admitted as a Notary Public.
"Fantastic customer service and support. Was supported and greatly guided through this experience. I was comfortable and no question was deemed ‘silly’. Highly recommend and would happily use again in the future. Richard went over and above for myself and was always available whenever I got in touch. Thanks so much again."
"Richard was really helpful with our experience. He maintained good communication and was very responsive to our emails so we didn’t wait long for responses. It was great having him there to have our backs."
"Outstanding service. I have nothing but great things to say about Harper Macleod, and in particular, Richard Steell. I was involved in a road traffic collision that was not my fault, and I was pursuing compensation as a result. Richard explained the legal process thoroughly, provided regular updates, and maintained a very effective and open line of communication throughout. He also secured a settlement figure that was beyond anything I ever expected. I cannot recommend their services enough."
"Mr Steell has been extremely helpful in dealing with my personal injury claim after the road traffic accident I was involved in. Very knowledgeable company. I will not hesitate to contact them again should I need legal advice."
"Excellent communication and service. Would personally recommend Richard Steell to those requiring solicitor!"
"I had the pleasure of having Richard help me throughout my case. He was great at explaining everything, keeping me updated throughout, and continued to advise me. He helped to make a very stressful situation a lot easier! Highly recommend."
"My experience with Harper Macleod has been nothing short of great. Richard was excellent with all his communications. Letting us know timescales and next steps. From the start, I felt we were in safe hands and he had our best interests in mind at all times. I would definitely keep Harper Macleod in mind for any future legal matters. All in all, a smooth experience from start to finish."
"I have spent the last 4 years working with Richard Steell and cannot thank him enough for the amazing rapport and relationship we have developed during the process of him helping me with claiming for a car accident. Richard kept me updated at every opportunity, and I never felt left out or alone. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience in working with and Harper Macleod LLP."
"Fantastic service from this company, in particular Richard Steell, who carried out our issues quickly and efficiently, with very little hassle. Many thanks and good luck for the future. Whilst I hope not to need your assistance again, I will call upon you should we do again - many thanks."
"Harper Macleod's Richard Steell has been great. I highly recommend Harper Macleod and would not hesitate to use them again in the future."
"Richard was extremely helpful, sympathetic and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to use Harper Macleod again, should the need arise."
"Cannot praise Richard highly enough. He made a difficult experience utterly stress-free, with first-class advice and communication, keeping me regularly updated throughout."
"The service I received from Harper Macleod’s solicitor Richard Steell was outstanding. I was always updated with any progress with my case, very professional, as well as being approachable and easy to talk to and great at explaining every part of the process in a way that was easy to understand. I thoroughly recommend, and would not hesitate to use Harper Macleod again."
"I've had the pleasure of dealing with Mr Richard Steell who was fantastic through the process of my personal injury claim. Plenty of communication at all times from Mr Steell would certainly be used again should it be needed. Thanks again."
"Great service and always kept up-to-date with any correspondence. Thank you, Richard!"
"Great help and support throughout my experience with them. Open communication and help whenever needed. Guided me through the processes at hand."
"I am really pleased with the service and the assistance I got from Harper MacLeod, that I feel the service doesn’t need improving. The company is a great company to be a client of and I was well looked after. I was really happy with the work Richard put into my case. I was always notified and updated through my claim, however little the update was and happy i got forwarded on to them from my insurer. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone."
"Richard was very professional and provided an excellent service."
"Fantastic service from start to finish. Richard Steell was a great support throughout, answering any questions I had."
"Following a serious car accident Harper McLeod worked hard for me to get a decent compensation claim. It took quite a while to complete but Richard rigorously made sure everything was in place before putting in a claim. He succeeded in getting more than what was originally offered and I am very happy with the outcome."
"Richard supported me through the horrid experience and lowered my anxieties throughout the process. Thank you."