For injury victims across Wisconsin and Minnesota, Dean Rohde represents the gold standard in personal injury representation. As a partner at Bye, Goff & Rohde and board-certified trial specialist, Dean has built a distinguished career spanning decades, earning recognition among the best personal injury lawyers in Wisconsin while never losing sight of what matters most—helping clients through the most difficult times of their lives.
Credentials That Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney Dean Rohde Apart
Dean's inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021 reflects his sustained excellence in personal injury law. He has been recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer from 2006-2007, 2011-2012, and continuously from 2016-2024, placing him among the top attorneys in the state. His board certification as a Trial Specialist through the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is a distinction held by only 3% of American lawyers, demonstrating his mastery of courtroom advocacy and trial strategy.
The legal community has honored Dean with the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer-review rating for legal ability and ethical standards. He has also earned recognition as a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff attorney, Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (since 2015), and membership in the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (since 2015).
A True Wisconsin Advocate
Born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Dean's connection to the state runs deep. His grandfather served as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, and his father was Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture—a heritage that informs his understanding of the communities he serves. Whether representing agricultural workers injured on the job, families devastated by motor vehicle accidents, or victims of premises liability incidents, Dean brings both legal expertise and genuine understanding of Wisconsin life.
Dean earned his Agricultural Business Management degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he met his wife, Laurie, and became a devoted Badger fan. After gaining business experience as a Bank Loan Officer, he returned to UW-Madison to earn his M.B.A. and law degree, building a foundation of business acumen that strengthens his personal injury practice.
Passionate Trial Attorney
Dean's courtroom passion sets him apart. He genuinely loves presenting cases to juries and counts trials as the most exciting and satisfying aspect of his work. This enthusiasm translates into meticulous preparation and compelling advocacy that has secured multi-million-dollar results for his clients. Insurance companies know Dean doesn't bluff—he's ready and eager to take cases to trial, which gives him substantial negotiating power.
