Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd.

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  • Established in 1974
  • Firm Size 9
  • For over 50 years, Bye, Goff & Rohde has been Wisconsin's trusted advocate for injury victims, providing award-winning and board-certified personal injury legal representation with compassion.

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    4.7/5.0 (116)
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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About this firm

For over 50 years, Bye, Goff & Rohde has stood as Wisconsin's premier personal injury law firm, representing accident victims throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota from offices in River Falls, Eau Claire, and La Crosse. Founded in 1974, our firm has built an exceptional reputation for delivering multi-million dollar results while treating every client with the personal attention and respect they deserve.

Board-Certified Excellence You Can Trust

All attorney partners at Bye, Goff & Rohde are board-certified through The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)—among the highest honors a lawyer can receive. Only 3% of American lawyers achieve this distinction. Board certification demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of expertise and ethical conduct in personal injury law, ensuring our clients receive representation that is truly trial-tested and continuously evolving with the legal landscape.

Our firm also holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an honor bestowed on only 8% of lawyers nationwide. This peer-review distinction confirms that fellow attorneys and judges recognize our legal ability and ethical standards as superior.

Comprehensive Personal Injury Representation

While many personal injury firms limit their practice to car accident cases, Bye, Goff & Rohde handles the full spectrum of injury cases. Our 215 years of combined experience encompasses motor vehicle accidents of all types (car, truck, motorcycle, bus, rideshare, and RV), recreational vehicle incidents (ATV, snowmobile, boating, jet ski), aviation accidents, premises liability claims (slip and fall, dog bites, chemical exposure), product liability cases (defective products and dangerous drugs), catastrophic injuries (brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, burns), wrongful death, and workplace accidents (construction, farm, and industrial injuries).

This comprehensive approach means Wisconsin and Minnesota families can turn to one trusted firm regardless of how their injury occurred. Whether you were hurt in a drunk driving crash on I-94, injured by a defective product, suffered a devastating fall at a local business, or lost a loved one in a workplace accident, our attorneys have the specialized knowledge and resources to maximize your recovery.

Results-Driven Advocacy with a Personal Touch

Our firm's trial-ready approach has secured multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients. Insurance companies know we don't settle for less than fair compensation, giving us significant leverage in negotiations. Plus, we work on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs—you only pay if we win.

What truly distinguishes Bye, Goff & Rohde is our belief that personal relationships matter. You'll never get lost in the shuffle. Our clients have direct access to their attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants throughout the legal process. Beyond the courtroom, we're deeply invested in our communities through volunteer work with Relay for Life, Mock Trial coaching, food donation drives, and support for organizations addressing homelessness and food insecurity.

At Bye, Goff & Rohde, your welfare is our first priority. We're proud to be your personal advocate when you need it most.

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Areas of Practice (37)

  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Recreational Vehicle Accidents
  • Car Accident
  • Bicycle Accident
  • Boating Accident
  • Bus Accidents
  • Farm Accidents
  • Fatal Car Accident
  • Jet Ski Accident
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Pedestrian Accident
  • Plane Crash
  • Semi-Truck Accident
  • Snowmobile Accident
  • Wrongful Death
  • Dog Bite Injury
  • Nursing Home Injury
  • Slip and Fall
  • Brain Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Personal Injury
  • Animal Attacks
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Spinal Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Whiplash
  • Explosions
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Trip and Fall
  • Burn Injuries
  • Neck and Back Injuries
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Trial Practice
  • Civil Practice
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Steven Goff
Partner
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Eau Claire, WI , 
La Crosse, WI , 
River Falls, WI
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Animal Attacks, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Dog Bite Injury, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Slip and Fall, Spinal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Whiplash, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Recreational Vehicle Accidents, Farm Accidents, Fatal Car Accident, Bodily Injury, Premises Liability, Trip and Fall, Burn Injuries, Neck and Back Injuries, Trial Practice, Civil Practice, Insurance Litigation, Plane Crash, Semi-Truck Accident, Snowmobile Accident, Nursing Home Injury, Explosions, Car Accidents, Jet Ski Accidents View More

Dean Rohde: Attorney with Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd.
Dean Rohde
Partner
4.8
50 Reviews
Eau Claire, WI , 
La Crosse, WI , 
River Falls, WI
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Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Animal Attacks, Aquatic Injuries, Automobile Negligence, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Commercial Vehicle Liability, Dog Bites, Electrical Injury, Head Injury, Medical Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Personal Injury Appeals, Power Line Contact Injury, Product Liability, Psychological Injury, School Bus Accidents, Severe Burns, Slip and Fall, Spinal Injury, Subway Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injury, Unintended Acceleration, Whiplash, Wrongful Death View More

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Tracy Tool
Partner
No Reviews
Eau Claire, WI , 
La Crosse, WI , 
River Falls, WI
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Animal Attacks, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Dog Bite Injury, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Burn Injuries, Slip and Fall, Spinal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Whiplash, Wrongful Death, Civil Practice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Recreational Vehicle Accidents, Car Accidents, Farm Accidents, Fatal Car Accident, Jet Ski Accidents, Plane Crash, Semi-Truck Accidents, Nursing Home Injury, Explosions, Premises Liability, Neck and Back Injuries, Insurance Litigation, Trial Practice, Trip and Fall, Snowmobile Accidents View More

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Robert Parsons
Partner
4.5
18 Reviews
Eau Claire, WI , 
La Crosse, WI , 
River Falls, WI
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Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation, Auto Accidents, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Admiralty Law, Boat Manufacturing Liability, Cruise Ship Injuries, Diving and Offshore Injuries, Marine Liability, Maritime Accidents, Maritime Personal Injury, Maritime Negligence, Maritime Products Liability, Recreational Boating Law, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Dram Shop Liability, Liquor Liability, Legal Professional Liability, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Accidents, Animal Attacks, Aquatic Injuries, Automobile Accidents, Automobile Negligence, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Catastrophic Injury, Cumulative Trauma, Dog Bites, Commercial Vehicle Liability, Electrical Injury, Electromagnetic Field Litigation, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Personal Injury Appeals, Personal Injury Arbitration, Personal Injury Mediation, Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Power Line Contact Injury, Psychological Injury, Rental Vehicle Litigation, Repetitive Stress Injury, School Bus Accidents, Severe Burns, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Spinal Injury, Subway Accidents, TMJ Dysfunction, Third Party Wrongful Death, Tourist Injuries, Transfusion Associated AIDS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Unintended Acceleration, Whiplash, Airbag Injury, All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability, Automotive Design Liability, Automotive Products Liability, Bicycle Products Liability, Biomedical Products Liability, Blood Bank Liability, Breast Implant Litigation, Chemical Explosions, Chemical Products Liability, Dalkon Shield Litigation, Diet Drug Litigation, Elevator Liability, Engineering Products Liability, Environmental Products Liability, Escalator Liability, Explosions, Flammable Fabrics, Food Borne Disease, Food Products Liability, Gas Explosions, Heart Device Litigation, Heavy Equipment Products Liability, Industrial Products Liability, Lemon Law, Manufacturers Liability, Motorcycle Products Liability, Office Equipment Products Liability, Product Defects, Product Failure, Product Recall, Product Safety, Product Warning Labels, Products Liability Arbitration, Products Liability Mediation, Propane Products Liability, Recreational Products Liability, Recreational Vehicle Products Liability, Seat Belt Injury, Tire Defect Litigation, Tire/Rim Mismatch, Tobacco Litigation, Vaccine Injury, Vehicle Rollovers, Warranty Law, Welding Products Liability, Sports Injury, Intentional Torts, Asbestos Litigation, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Chemical Exposure, Latex Allergy Litigation, Lead Poisoning, Mold Litigation, Occupational Disease, Pesticide Litigation, Radiation Injury, Toxic Exposure, Silicosis Litigation, Black Lung, Birth Trauma View More

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Brian F. Laule
Partner
5.0
13 Reviews
Eau Claire, WI , 
La Crosse, WI , 
River Falls, WI
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Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation, Slip and Fall, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Torts, Admiralty Law, Boat Manufacturing Liability, Cruise Ship Injuries, Diving and Offshore Injuries, Marine Liability, Maritime Accidents, Maritime Negligence, Maritime Personal Injury, Maritime Products Liability, Recreational Boating Law, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Dram Shop Liability, Liquor Liability, Amusement Park Liability, Hotel Liability, Marina Liability, Restaurant Liability, Ski Area Liability, Accidents, Animal Attacks, Aquatic Injuries, Automobile Accidents, Automobile Negligence, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Commercial Vehicle Liability, Cumulative Trauma, Dog Bites, Electrical Injury, Electromagnetic Field Litigation, Head Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Personal Injury Appeals, Personal Injury Arbitration, Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Power Line Contact Injury, Rental Vehicle Litigation, School Bus Accidents, Severe Burns, Spinal Injury, Subway Accidents, Third Party Wrongful Death, Tourist Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury, Unintended Acceleration, Whiplash, Wrongful Death, Airbag Injury, All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability, Automotive Crashworthiness, Automotive Design Liability, Automotive Products Liability, Automotive Restraints, Bicycle Products Liability, Chemical Explosions, Chemical Products Liability, Elevator Liability, Engineering Products Liability, Flammable Fabrics, Gas Explosions, Industrial Products Liability, Manufacturers Liability, Motorcycle Products Liability, Product Defects, Product Failure, Product Recall, Product Safety, Propane Products Liability, Recreational Products Liability, Seat Belt Injury, Tire Defect Litigation, Tire/Rim Mismatch, Vehicle Rollovers View More

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Cristina Kerr
Partner
No Reviews
Eau Claire, WI , 
La Crosse, WI
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Boat Manufacturing Liability, Cruise Ship Injuries, Diving and Offshore Injuries, Maritime Accidents, Maritime Personal Injury, Farm Equipment Liability, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Appeals, Personal Injury Mediation, Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Electrical Injury, Head Injury, Psychological Injury, Spinal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Airbag Injury, Seat Belt Injury, Sports Injury, Aviation Accidents, Construction Accidents, Accidents, Automobile Liability, Automobile Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bus Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, School Bus Accidents, Railroad Accidents, Railroad Crossing Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Products Liability, Products Liability, All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability, Vehicle Rollovers View More

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Cristina Kerr
No Reviews
River Falls, WI
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Nicole R. Wells
Attorney
5.0
15 Reviews
Eau Claire, WI , 
La Crosse, WI , 
River Falls, WI
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Personal Injury, Bodily Injury, Recreational Vehicle Accidents, Car Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bus Accidents, Farm Accidents, Fatal Car Accident, Jet Ski Accident, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Plane Crash, Semi-Truck Accident, Snowmobile Accident, Wrongful Death, Dog Bite Injury, Slip and Fall, Brain Injury, Head Injury, Animal Attacks, Automobile Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Spinal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Whiplash, Explosions, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Trip and Fall, Burn Injuries, Neck and Back Injuries, Insurance Litigation, Trial Practice, Civil Practice, Nursing Home Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents View More

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (116 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Dean Rohde by a Managing Partner on 10/19/09 in Accidents

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Dean Rohde by a Partner on 10/19/09 in Bodily Injury

    Dean is an effective trial lawyer who is well prepared. He tries a lot of cases and is at ease in the courtroom.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Nicole R. Wells by a Attorney on 06/02/25 in Personal Injury

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Atty. Cristina Kerr by a Managing Partner on 05/01/25 in Personal Injury

    Excellent lawyer with good judgment on case selection and evaluation. Works well with other lawyers, even those on other side of case. Has tried many cases and receives good reviews I believe from juries and other lawyers.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Atty. Tracy Tool by a Partner on 12/22/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Brian F. Laule by a Managing Partner on 09/08/13 in Civil Litigation

    Combines good legal skills and judgment to make for a very effective lawyer. Well-respected by his peers. Honest and trustworthy.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Dean Rohde by a Managing Partner on 11/01/12 in Personal Injury

    Very good lawyer and easy to deal/communicate with...

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Dean Rohde by a Partner on 10/24/12 in Personal Injury

    Dean tries lots of cases. He is efficient and effective.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Dean Rohde by a Sole Practitioner on 10/24/12 in Litigation

    Excellent attorney and advocate for his clients. I have had at least a dozen cases with Dean and three jury trials. He always does an excellent job.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Dean Rohde by a Judge on 08/03/12 in Personal Injury

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