Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd.

"I tell my clients from the onset that I will be personally available to answer their questions and to give them the attention their case deserves."

As an experienced personal injury trial lawyer, Steve stresses the word "personal" the most. With his practice focused entirely on plaintiff personal injury, he develops relationships with his clients. Steve takes immense pride in standing up for the little guy against big companies. When you work with Steve, you can take the weight of the world off your shoulders. He'll make sure you're treated fairly and fight to get you the settlement you deserve or take your case to trial.

Steve graduated from Iowa State University with honors and as a member of the scholastic fraternities of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. He received his law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1979. Steve has been a member of the bar in both Wisconsin and Minnesota since 1979. He is also admitted to practice in the federal courts of both states and the Supreme Court of the United States.

As an avid fisherman, Steve enjoys an annual trip to Canada with his fishing buddies. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends at his cabin in northern Wisconsin.

"It's our job to lend some clarity to a confusing and traumatic situation. We want clients to feel comfortable knowing that we won't let them down."

Dean believes that quality representation begins with treating every client as if they're the only client. He will spend whatever time necessary to get the best result. When working with injury victims, Dean makes sure his clients know he'll be as aggressive as necessary and fight tirelessly on their behalf.

A Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Dean, has represented hundreds of injured people throughout Wisconsin. He is prepared and at ease in the courtroom. Dean received his Masters of Business Administration degree in 1986 after working as a commercial loan officer. In 1989 he received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin--Madison.

Dean has been active in the community as a Foundation Board Member of 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.

"Jury trials are the great equalizer."

Tracy N. Tool is a board-certified civil trial specialist experienced in a wide range of substantive areas of law. He uses the legal process to force big corporations and insurance companies to treat individuals, including injured clients, fairly.

Tracy handles cases in state and federal courts of both Wisconsin and Minnesota. He devotes his practice to real people who have suffered from nursing home neglect, wrongful death, trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and dangerous products. Also, Tracy uses his extensive experience in employment law and civil rights law to represent victims of workplace harassment and discrimination.

Tracy received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Minnesota. He has practiced law since 1990, exclusively as a civil litigator and trial lawyer.

A firm believer in the critical value of education, Tracy serves as an adjunct law professor at the University of Minnesota Law School. He regularly lectures other lawyers at continuing education seminars in the field of trial practice and personal injury law. For years, Tracy has helped coach the successful local high school mock trial team. Tracy loves to participate in sports and support the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He is also a guest contributor to "The Law Corner" segment of the Minnesota Twins podcast, Gleeman & the Geek.

"Our legal system is not perfect. Sometimes the mere truth is not enough to prevail. If you want justice, you need an experienced and skilled legal team by your side."

Robert understands that no one wants to be in a situation where they need to hire a lawyer. If you need a lawyer, it means you have a serious problem that you cannot resolve on your own.

Robert believes when hiring an injury lawyer, it is important to find someone who not only has the expertise to handle your case but is also personally right for you.

Robert knows that his injured clients are in a difficult situation and need help. He knows they need and expect their lawyer to be persuasive, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and compassionate to their situation.

A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Robert attended the University of St. Thomas, where he graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science. After college, he went on to graduate with honors from William Mitchell College of Law. For over 15 years, Robert has worked diligently to get his clients the justice they deserve. Robert has earned the respect of his peers and his adversaries. He is passionate about every case. Robert champions his clients' cause to obtain the settlement they deserve and is willing to stand firm and take a case to trial if the offer is not acceptable. Robert has extensive experience in the courtroom. He is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Outside of his law career, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. He also enjoys an active lifestyle and is an avid runner who has completed 12 marathons and numerous half-marathon, 10k, and 5k races.

"Brian is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is fearless in the courtroom and has a presence far beyond his years." ~ Managing Partner Steven Goff

Brian F. Laule has a decade of experience handling claims on behalf of the injured. He takes great satisfaction in working with his clients on a personal level and crafting the right strategy for their situation. Brian knows the importance of the courthouse in negotiating personal injury cases. Since 2010, he has handled over 50 jury trials to verdict.

Brian received his law degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota, where he was an editor of the Minnesota Law Review and recipient of the Public Service Award for legal work in the community. Licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota, Brian is experienced in handling cases in state and federal court and at the appellate level. Brian received his B.A. from the University of Illinois – Chicago.

Brian lives in Western Wisconsin with his wife and three boys and enjoys participating in and coaching various sports. Brian also enjoys muskie and walleye fishing. He is a member of the Rotary Club of River Falls, Wisconsin.

Martha has over 20 years of litigation experience in Wisconsin’s circuit and appellate courts. Her experience includes drafting discovery, handling summary judgment motions, briefing coverage disputes, filing pretrial motions, and handling appeals.

Martha provides her expertise as litigation support for the attorney responsible for handling your claim. By having Martha as specially-designated research and legal writing specialist, Bye, Goff & Rohde assures the ability to put an additional experienced attorney on your team when it matters the most. This support is especially crucial in the weeks prior to trial when legal and evidentiary matters arise that must be dealt with in a short period.

Martha graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School and is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin. Her appellate experience includes briefing and oral arguments in both the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Martha is a member of the amicus curiae (friend of the court) committee for the Wisconsin Association for Justice. In that role, she is involved in the cutting-edge personal injury issues that define precedent for the lower courts.

Outside the office, Martha usually spends her time reading, bicycling, or riding her horse. She lives on a beef farm with her husband and visits her two adult children whenever possible.

"I became a lawyer because I have always believed in our justice system. When insurance companies don’t care about the ‘right’ or ‘just’ result, my job is to get you the justice you deserve."

Jeffrey A. Muszynski is a civil litigation attorney focused on helping people when they are injured. He enjoys getting to know his clients on a personal level and working to help his clients and their families recover from what are often difficult situations following an injury.

Before joining Bye, Goff & Rohde, Jeff worked as a defense attorney and is very familiar with how insurance companies and businesses defend personal injury cases. This experience gives him a unique perspective and enables him to predict what the insurance companies will do to prevent you from a fair result. When the opportunity arose to switch his practice to Bye, Goff & Rohde, he jumped at the chance to help individuals rather than work for insurance companies and big corporations. Jeff takes pride in knowing he can help his clients get their life back on track after an injury.

Jeff grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jeff was a high school teacher before becoming a lawyer and he uses those skills to teach a jury and the judge about his client's story. He went to law school at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, graduating with honors. After law school, Jeff clerked for the Minnesota Court of Appeals before working at large defense firms in downtown Minneapolis. As a lifelong fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers, he is happy to be back in Wisconsin after joining Bye, Goff & Rohde. He lives in River Falls, Wisconsin with his wife, two children, and dog, Cooper. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, softball, fishing, and watching his kids' dance recitals and soccer games. Jeff is involved in the local community as the bar association representative to the Pierce County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. He currently serves as the President of the River Falls Soccer Club Board.