Special pricing for indie game developers

Reduced rates designed specifically for independent creators

We understand indie developers work with limited budgets. Our Indie Developer Program offers significantly reduced rates specifically for independent game creators.

Get professional legal protection without breaking the bank - 30% off flat fees, $75 consultations, and reduced hourly rates.

The Reality Check

I've talked to hundreds of indie developers over the years. The pattern is always the same: you're building something amazing on a shoestring (or non-existent) budget, and legal fees feel like a luxury you can't afford.

So you either go without protection or use sketchy templates you found online.

Neither option is great.


What We're Doing About It

Our Indie Developer Program provides professional legal services at rates designed specifically for independent game developers working with limited funding.

Program Benefits

Same quality work, pricing that actually makes sense for your budget

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Reduced Hourly Rates

$275/hour attorney rates (normally $350-550/hour)

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30% Off All Flat Fee Services

Significant savings on trademarks, contracts, business formation, and all other flat fee services

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$75 Initial Consultations

Half-price consultations (normally $150), credited toward services

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Dedicated Attorney

Work directly with Jacob Vela, our attorney specializing in indie game clients

These aren't "lite" versions of our services. You get the same quality work with a dedicated attorney who has experience working with clients like you. Just at rates that make more sense for your budget.

Meet Jacob Vela

For this program, indie developers work directly with attorney Jacob Vela. Jacob is the firm's lawyer dedicated to indie clients.

He's passionate about games, understands the indie development grind (he's actually published his own indie game!), and knows how to give you practical advice in terms you can understand.

I've worked with Jacob on several projects and believe he's a great fit for our indie dev clients.

Who Qualifies?

Program criteria for video game and tabletop game developers

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Video Game Developers

This program is designed for video game developers who meet the following criteria:

  • Less than $50K in external funding for current project
  • Earn under $100K annually (total for solos, per member for teams)
  • Working on first serious commercial release

Game jams and school projects don't count toward your "first release"

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Tabletop Game Developers

Tabletop game developers can qualify if they meet these criteria:

  • Less than $50K total funding (including crowdfunding)
  • Under $100K annual game revenue
  • First or second published game
  • Not working with major publishers
  • Solo designers: publishing agreement advances under $1,500

Who Wouldn't Qualify?

While we'd love to offer this discount to everyone, we've got a business to run. This program isn't for you if:

  • You have a high-paying full-time job
  • You've worked in games before and shipped commercial products
  • You have investors or publishers funding you
  • You're an established studio with multiple releases

That said, we're happy to discuss custom bundles and payment plan options that make sense for your situation. View our standard pricing or contact us directly.

How It Works

Getting started with the Indie Developer Program is straightforward:

  • Review the qualification criteria above to confirm you're eligible
  • Schedule your $75 consultation using the form below
  • During the consultation, we'll confirm your eligibility and discuss your legal needs
  • If we move forward, you'll receive indie pricing on all services
  • The consultation fee is credited toward any services you decide to purchase

Important: We work on the honor system but reserve the right to confirm eligibility details. If you're found not to qualify after scheduling, we may cancel the appointment or charge the standard consultation rate.

What's Covered Under Indie Pricing?

The indie developer discount applies to virtually all our services:

Intellectual Property

  • ✓ Trademark registration
  • ✓ Copyright registration
  • ✓ IP strategy and advice
  • ✓ Clearance searches

Business Formation

  • ✓ LLC formation
  • ✓ Corporation formation
  • ✓ Operating agreements
  • ✓ Founder agreements

Contracts

  • ✓ Publishing agreements
  • ✓ Contractor agreements
  • ✓ NDAs
  • ✓ License agreements

Compliance

  • ✓ Terms of service
  • ✓ Privacy policies
  • ✓ EULAs
  • ✓ Contest rules

The Catch

There isn't one, really. Depending on response, we may need to limit intake capacity to ensure Jacob can give each client proper attention, so spots are first-come, first-served.

Also, this program currently covers video game and tabletop game developers. If you're working on other types of games or interactive entertainment, reach out and we can discuss whether you'd be a good fit.

Schedule Your $75 Consultation

Ready to get professional legal support at indie-friendly rates?

Use the scheduling tool below to book your consultation. During our call, we'll discuss your project, confirm your eligibility for indie pricing, and determine how we can help.

Before scheduling: Please confirm you meet the qualification criteria listed above. We reserve the right to cancel appointments or charge the standard consultation rate if eligibility cannot be confirmed.

Heads up: We're currently experiencing issues with the payment process in the embedded scheduling tool below. Please use the direct link to book your consultation: Schedule Your $75 Consultation →

Have questions about the program first?

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Not ready to hire a lawyer yet? Learn the essentials yourself.

50+ lessons covering LLCs, copyright, trademarks, contracts, and publishing deals — built specifically for indie devs on a budget. From a real game attorney.

  • ✓ Contract Generator included (NDAs, contractors, EULAs, music licenses)
  • ✓ AI tool to spot red flags in publishing agreements
  • ✓ Community Q&A with video answers from Zack
  • ✓ Lifetime access + 30-day money-back guarantee

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