Dean R. Rohde - River Falls, WI
Attorney at Bye, Goff & Rohde
Car Accident Lawyers in River Falls, WI
258 Riverside Drive River Falls, WI 54022 - 3236
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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37
Years
Experience
River Falls Car Accident Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Car Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Slip and Fall
- Sexual Harassment
- Truck Accident
- Plane Crash
- Pharmaceutical Injury
- Pedestrian Accident
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Bicycle Accidents
- Dog Bite Injury
- Jet Ski Accident
- Dangerous Products
- Construction Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Hazardous Materials
- Farm Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Insurance Disputes
- Whiplash Injury
- Shoulder Injury
- Eye Injury
- Amputation Accident
- Knee Injury
- Back / Spinal Injury
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Neck Injury
- Head Injury
- Birthing Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Workplace Injury / Accident
- Property Injury
- Personal Injury Law
- Defective Product
- Dangerous Drugs
- Electrical Accident
- Boating Accident
- Snowmobile Accident
- ATV Accident
- Semi Truck Accident
- Fatal Car Accident
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Dean is a trial attorney who is dedicated to representing clients in personal injury cases. His interest in the law began at a young age, when he read a book about lawyers at age 10. Born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Dean comes from a family with deep roots in Wisconsin agriculture, including his grandfather, who was the President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, and his father, who held the position of Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture.
Dean pursued a degree in Agricultural Business Management and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Agriculture fraternity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he met his wife, Laurie, and became a lifelong Badger fan. After working as a Bank Loan Officer, Dean returned to UW-Madison to earn an M.B.A. before obtaining his law degree. During law school, Dean and his wife served as "houseparents" for a sorority, providing housing for around 50 women on the shore of Lake Mendota.
Dean is an experienced trial attorney who is passionate about representing clients in court. He enjoys the challenge of presenting his clients' cases to a jury and counts Trials as the most exciting and satisfying aspect of his work. Dean takes pride in his attention to detail and is committed to helping his clients navigate the legal system with confidence. He loves getting good results for his clients and knowing he has helped them get through a difficult part of their life.
Outside of work, Dean enjoys many outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, golf, tennis, boating, ATV'ing, snowmobiling, and gardening. He has been involved in many civic organizations, including serving as the President of the River Falls Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Foundation Board of the Chippewa Valley Technical College, and being on the Board of Directors of the River Falls Community Foundation. He loves to travel and counts Greece as his favorite destination so far. In his home office, he has a 48" Northern Pike caught in Manitoba, Canada, hanging on the wall.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers (2021 – 2026)
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers (2006 – 2007, 2011 – 2012, 2016 – 2024)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
- AV Preeminant Peer Review Rating - LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
- Top Attorneys In Wisconsin - Personal Injury Plaintiff: General Law - 2011
- Top Attorneys In Wisconsin - Personal Injury Plaintiff: General Litigation- 2012
- U.S. News Best Law Firms - Best Law Firms 2013
- Litigation Counsel of America Fellow
Other Sources of Feedback About Dean R. Rohde
Included on the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin
J.D.
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison
M.B.A. -
University of Wisconsin,
Madison
B.S.
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Classes and Seminars
- No Bones About It, Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd., 2006
Representative Clients
Est. of Yang v. Smith, No. 2023AP1576, 2025 WL 1112788 (Wis. Ct. App. 2025)
Devenport v. Paper Recycling, et al, 234 Wis. 2d 150, 610 N.W. 2d 512 (2001)
Estate of Brian Peters, et. al v. Menards, Inc. , 224Wis. 2nd 174, 589 N.W. 2d 395 (1999)
Halverson v. River Falls Youth Hockey Ass’n, 226 Wis. 2d 105, 593 N.W.2d 895 (Ct. App. 1999)
Peters v. Menard, Inc., 224 Wis. 2d 174, 589 N.W.2d 395 (1999)
Representative Cases
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Rentmeester v. Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co., et. al.
- Citation: 164 Wis. 2d 1, 473 N.W.2d 160
- Court: Ct. App.
- Year: 1991
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Estate of Brian Peters, et al v. Menards, Inc. et al.
- Citation: 224 Wis.2d 174, 589 N.W.2d. 395
- Year: 1999
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Devenport v. Paper Recycling, et. al
- Citation: 234 Wis. 2d 150, 610 N.W.2d 512
- Year: 2001
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1989
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1999
Other Affiliations
- St. Croix Valley Bar Association (Member)
- State Bar of Wisconsin (Member)
- Wisconsin Association for Justice (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
- Diversity Law Institute
- Trial Law Institute
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Contact
258 Riverside Drive
River Falls, WI 54022 - 3236
Phone: 715-425-8161
Fax: 715-425-7413
Email: Send a message
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https://www.byegoff.com
- https://www.byegoff.com/blog/ (Personal Injury Blog)
Hours: 24 Hours
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