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Tracy Neil Tool
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Biography
If you've been injured or had your rights violated, you need a lawyer who will stand up to the insurance companies and corporations that want to minimize what they owe you. Tracy Tool has spent more than thirty years doing exactly that — and he's not afraid to take your case to trial if that's what it takes to get you the result you deserve.
Tracy is a board-certified civil trial specialist practicing in both Wisconsin and Minnesota, in state and federal courts. That certification isn't handed out easily — it reflects a demonstrated mastery of civil trial law that sets Tracy apart from general practitioners. Insurance companies know his name, and they know he means business.
He has been recognized repeatedly in Super Lawyers (2016–2025) and Best Lawyers (2021–2026), holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest possible rating — and has been named to the Top 100 Lawyers list by the American Society of Legal Advocates. These honors are awarded based on reviews by other attorneys, which means the legal community itself recognizes Tracy as someone who does this work at the highest level.
Outside the courtroom, Tracy coaches the River Falls High School Mock Trial team — a volunteer commitment he has kept for over 20 years — and serves as a fluid station captain for the Twin Cities Marathon.
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Contingency
33%-33%
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 24 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 35 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Bye, Goff & Rohde
258 Riverside Dr, PO Box 167, River Falls, WI, 54022
Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd.
310 Pinnacle Way Suite 302, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
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Posted by Lisa | June 09, 2011 | Car Accidents
He's the best!
Tracy stood by my side, representing me in my auto accident case for approximately 1.5 years. I tend to refer to him as my "guardian angel". He and his team were extremely supportive and always kept me informed via emails, phone calls, or letters regarding the status of my case. We had an extremel...
Tracy Neil Tool's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"First-rate skills in legal analysis and brief writing, and a proven advocate for his clients in the courtroom--a tremendous lawyer."
"Tracy is a thorough and forthright advocate. I endorse him as an attorney without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2015
Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
25th Anniversary Serving the Community, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1989
Volumes 34 & 35 Best Article, Minnesota Law Review
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota
2001 - Present
Partner, Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd.
1992 - 2001
Attorney, Civil Practice-Minnesota
1990 - 1992
Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney
1987 - 1990
Articles Editor, Minnesota Law Review
Associations
2016 - Present
Wisconsin Association for JusticeBoard Member
2013 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Member
2011 - Present
United States Supreme Court Bar
2007 - Present
Ramsey County Bar Association
2003 - Present
Wisconsin Association for JusticeMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin
2001 - Present
St. Croix Valley Bar Association
2001 - Present
United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
2001 - Present
United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
2001 - Present
United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
2001 - Present
United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
1990 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association
1990 - Present
United States District Court, District of MinnesotaMember
1990 - Present
United States District Court, District of Minnesota
Hennepin County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Brooten v. Hickok Rehab. Servs., LLC, 2013 WI App 71, 348 Wis .2d 251, 831 N.W.2d 445.
Court of Appeals reversed circuit court, holding invalid an exculpatory waiver signed by customer of fitness center.
Forsythe v. Indian River Transport Co., 2012 WI App 118, 344 Wis. 2d 520, 822 N.W.2d 737.
Reversal of circuit court summary judgment, and affirmance of jury's right to determine issues in negligence action.
Junk v. Terminix Int’l Co.¸ 628 F.3d 439 (8th Cir. 2011)
Reversed in part.
Tesar v. Anderson
Reversal of trial court dismissal
Noffke v. Bakke
Reversal of Court of Appeals decision
Palmerton v. Associates Health and Welfare Plan, 2003 WI App 41, 260 Wis. 2d 179, 659 N.W.2d 183
The court established precedent concerning subrogation and reimbursement.
Funk v. Marketplace Foods & Society Ins., 2003 WI App 67, 261 Wis. 2d 877, 659 N.W.2d 506
Precedent established.
Hoffman v. Rankin, 2002 WI App. 189 (Ct. App. 2002)
Victory reinstating claim of injured former patient.
Peppi v. Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, 614 N.W.2d 750 (Minn. Ct. App. 2000).
Worker rights upheld.
Education
1990
University of Minnesota
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Minnesota
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Webcast
Civil Trial: Advanced Practice
2017
Webcast
Direct, Cross and Redirect Examination Tactics for Civil Litigators
2017
Webcast
Personal Injury Bootcamp
2016
Webcast
Building Your Personal Injury Trial Skills
2016
Webcast
Overcoming Defenses in Personal Injury Litigation
2016
Human Resource Law From Start to Finish
Alternative Dispute Resolution
2016
Human Resource Law From Start to Finish
Employee Handbook and Policies in the 21st Century
2015
Webcast
Advanced Issues in Personal Injury Litigation
2015
CLE National Webinar
CLE: How to Deal With Impossible Clients, Witnesses and Opposing Counsel in Litigation
2012
UWRF Education Department
Law and the Educator
2011
UWRF Education Department
Law and the Educator
2010
UWRF Education Department
Law and the Educator
2010
UW-La Crosse Sports Administration
Sports Law
2009
UWRF Education Department
Law and the Educator
2009
UW-La Crosse Sports Administration
Sports Law-Mock Trial
2008
UWRF Education Department
Law and the Educator
2008
UW-La Crosse Sports Administration
Sports Law-Mock Trial
2007
UW-La Crosse Sports Administration
Sports Law
2006
UW-La Crosse Sports Administration
Sports Law
Publications
2002
The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers)
"Subrogation and the Right to Reimbursement After Great-West Life & Annuity Ins. Co. v. Knudson"
1989
Minnesota Law Review
"Begging to Defer: OSHA and The Problem of Interpretive Authority."
Languages
English
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