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Biography
Brian F. Laule has built a distinguished career securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for injured clients throughout Wisconsin. As a Partner at Bye, Goff & Rohde, he combines exceptional trial skills with a client-centered approach that prioritizes individual circumstances and recovery.
Brian's dedication to injury victims has earned him recognition as one of Wisconsin's premier personal injury attorneys. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America consecutively from 2019 to present, and was honored twice as Best Lawyers' "Lawyer of the Year" for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in Eau Claire (2021 and 2023). He has also been recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer from 2020 to present, following recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014-2019. Brian earned the Wisconsin Association for Justice's Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer Award in 2017 and is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy—a distinction held by few attorneys. He is a member of the invitation-only American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Brian has returned seven-digit settlements, jury verdicts and arbitration awards in cases involving workplace explosions, railroad collisions, farm accidents, premises liability, and motor vehicle crashes. He develops customized strategies for each client, working closely with them and their family throughout the legal his legal practice, Brian gives back to his Western Wisconsin community through active involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the River Falls Rotary Club. His commitment to advocacy, proven track record of results, and client-focused approach make him a trusted choice for serious injury cases.
Representing injured people in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with more than 40 jury trials since 2010.
Representing injured people in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with more than 40 jury trials since 2010.
Representing injured people in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with more than 40 jury trials since 2010.
Representing injured people in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with more than 40 jury trials since 2010.
Representing injured people in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with more than 40 jury trials since 2010.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
20 years
Personal Injury
40%
20 years
Animal and Dog Bites
10%
20 years
Slip and Fall Accident
10%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 18 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 19 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Bye, Goff & Rohde
(715) 603-6650
Mobile
(715) 603-6650
Mobile
310 Pinnacle Way UNIT 302, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
byegoff.com/our-attorneys/brian-f-laule/Bye, Goff & Rohde
(715) 603-6650
Mobile
(715) 603-6650
Mobile
258 Riverside Drive, River Falls, WI, 54022
byegoff.com/our-attorneys/brian-f-laule/Bye, Goff & Rohde
(715) 603-6650
Mobile
(715) 603-6650
Mobile
201 Main Street, Suite 1005, La Crosse, WI, 54601
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Slip and Fall Accident
Posted by Lisa | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Slip and Fall case
My situation was a slip and fall at the apartment complex I lived in. At first the company whom ran the apartment complex refused to do anything. So, I went to renters’ right’s and they would not take a slip and fall case. I was actually told the answer was to move. This took me back for a momen...
Brian Francis Laule's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"A superlative trial lawyer with a proven ability to win cases for his clients. Brian is a highly-skilled advocate both in and out of the courtroom."
Dean Rohde
Personal injury lawyer
Tracy Tool
Personal injury lawyer
Robert Parsons
Slip and fall accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer, Wisconsin Association for Justice
2017
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2015
National Board of Trial Advocacy, Board Certified in Trial Advocacy
2015
Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Wisconsin, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2006
Public Service Award, University of Minnesota Law School
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd.
2007 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Bye, Goff & Rohde, Ltd.
2007 - 2015
Coach, River Falls High School Mock Trial
2005 - 2006
House Research, Minnesota House of Representatives
2005 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Bradley & Guzzetta LLC
2004 - 2006
Editor, Minnesota Law Review
Associations
St. Croix Valley Bar Association
Member
Ramsey County Bar Association
Member
Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin
Member
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Jamie L. Francois vs. Donald N. Solie, et al
Verdict for plaintiff. Liability: Solie 85 percent, Francois 15 percent. Damages: $2,393,385.96
Anthony J. Cynor vs. Norman J. Bohl et al
Verdict for plaintiff. Damages $358,648
Excerpted from the Wisconsin Law Journal "Year in Review"
Outcome: Verdict for plaintiff. Liability: M.J. Electric 83 percent, Dobrzynski 17 percent. Damages: $183,549
Education
2006
University of Minnesota
JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude
2002
University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors
Speaking Engagements
2015
Civil Trial: Real-World Strategies and Practical Tips Webcast
Cross-Examination And Redirect - Focus On Experts And Evidence
2015
Civil Trial: Real-World Strategies and Practical Tips
Summations And Jury Instructions
2012
Tort & Technique Update Seminar
Choosing Wisely: Jury Selection in Rural Wisconsin
Publications
2006
University of Minnesota Law Review
Editor
Languages
English