Dean R. Rohde

Dean Rohde's journey to becoming one of Wisconsin's most respected personal injury trial attorneys began at age 10 with a book about lawyers that sparked a lifelong passion for advocacy. Today, as a board-certified trial specialist and partner at Bye, Goff & Rohde, Dean channels that early fascination into powerful courtroom representation that has transformed the lives of injury victims throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.

A Legacy of Excellence

The legal profession has consistently recognized Dean's exceptional skill and dedication. Since 2021, he has been featured in The Best Lawyers in America®, and his Wisconsin Super Lawyers recognition spans 2006-2007, 2011-2012, and 2016-2024. Dean's board certification through the National Board of Trial Advocacy represents a achievement reached by fewer than 3% of attorneys nationwide, confirming his elite status among trial lawyers.

Peer recognition extends beyond these honors. Dean holds Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent rating, signifying that judges and fellow attorneys rate his legal ability and ethics at the highest level. His selection as a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff attorney, along with his positions as Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and member of the Nation's Top One Percent (National Association of Distinguished Counsel), underscore his standing within the legal community.

Rooted in Wisconsin Values

Dean's Wisconsin heritage shapes his approach to client service. Growing up in Marshfield as the son of Wisconsin's Secretary of Agriculture and grandson of the Wisconsin Farmers Union President, Dean understands the values of hard work, integrity, and community that define the state. This background proves invaluable when representing farmers injured in agricultural accidents, construction workers hurt on the job, or any Wisconsin family facing the aftermath of a serious injury.

His educational path through the University of Wisconsin-Madison—earning degrees in Agricultural Business Management and later an M.B.A. before law school—provided both business acumen and a deep connection to the Badger State.

The Thrill of Trial Work

Ask Dean about his favorite aspect of legal practice, and his answer is immediate: trials. He finds genuine excitement in presenting his clients' stories to juries, preparing meticulously for every case as if trial is inevitable. This trial-ready mentality has produced multi-million dollar results and sends a clear message to insurance companies—Dean Rohde doesn't back down from a fight.

Yet behind the impressive verdicts and settlements stands an attorney who measures success by the relief he brings to families during their darkest hours. Dean's commitment extends beyond the courtroom into community leadership, including his tenure as River Falls Chamber of Commerce President and foundation board service at Chippewa Valley Technical College and the River Falls Community Foundation. He enjoys spending time with his family, particularly at their lake cottage, enjoying the outdoors along with an occasional round of golf. For Wisconsin injury victims seeking an attorney with both courtroom prowess and genuine compassion, Dean Rohde delivers.