Game Studio Law - Waterloo, Ontario

Andrew C.

Dale has been instrumental in helping Laundry Bear grow into the studio it is today. He originally helped us correct our corporation documents to better protect our studio and set up contracts for our early small projects. Since then he has helped guide the studio as we've grown in size and broadened our services, walking us through the best way to approach more complex contracts and code licensing.

Throughout it all, Dale has provided Laundry Bear with the highest quality of service. Every question is answered with clarity and I am always left feeling that our needs were clearly understood. As our needs as an evolving studio continue to change, I have full trust that Dale will continue to provide the same exceptional work he's consistently provided through our many years working together.

Abhi S.

I started my game studio in 2021 after the trailer of our game went viral. This meant I had to quickly incorporate, sign and negotiate contracts with various platforms and also ramp up my company to hire people.

Dale came in heavily recommended and understood where I was coming from. He was able to help me get up and quickly running and also navigate many tricky contracts. The best part about Dale is that his services scale to the studio so even someone as small as us were able to benefit from him while remaining very affordable.

I highly highly recommend Dale for anyone who's in the market for video game legal services. He's made our lives a lot easier and is an absolute joy to work with.

Benjamin S.

Dale has been my company’s trusty lawyer for several years. His expertise and ability to explain legal issues, choices and their effects, has made all the difference! I always learn something and make informed decisions because of his efforts. This, and the professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for our success, are just a few of the reasons I trust and recommend Dale.

Joseph A.

Dale Dietrich is an exceptional lawyer specializing in video game law. He’s professional, quick to respond, and pays close attention to detail. Exactly what you want when navigating legal matters in the game industry. What really sets Dale apart is that he genuinely cares about games and indie studios. He understands the challenges indie developers face and offers indie-friendly rates, making high-quality legal support accessible. If you need a lawyer who truly knows the gaming space and looks out for your best interests, I highly recommend Dale.

Christopher D.

When I incorporated my company, I needed someone to help me get my house in order, and Dale came highly recommended. He ensured I understood the ins and outs of running a business and helped me review my existing contracts to ensure they aligned with the company's needs. Whenever I have questions, Dale is always available to provide clear guidance — and all at a fair rate, which I greatly appreciate as a small independent studio.

Lee V.

Working with Dale has been an absolute game-changer for our company Alientrap. He guided us through some incredibly complex contracts and negotiations with a level of clarity and expertise that’s hard to find. He’s quick to respond, easy to talk to, and always upfront— just honest, solid advice. His deep understanding of the video game industry, especially in Canada, made a huge difference in helping us navigate the legal landscape. If you're in the games business and need a lawyer who truly gets it, Dale is the person you want on your side.

Raigan B.

Dale has been a tremendously helpful partner for all things legal, as our tiny team negotiates a world full of giant corporations and huge, terrifying contracts.
He’s amicable and thoughtful, with a fastidious attention to detail that makes trusting his advice very easy. It is a huge relief to be able to talk to someone who can answer your questions clearly, and help identify your options and their possible side-effects.
The fact that he has reasonable rates accessible to small indie studios is indicative of the care he has for meeting his clients’ needs.

Saffron A.

As someone who had little to no experience setting up a business, Dale made the daunting task of starting our own studio much more doable.

His experience with the games industry provided insights we otherwise would not have had, and he would take the time to break down unfamiliar terms or situations if there was something we didn’t understand. We truly felt that Dale cared about the success and growth of our studio, and would be happy to recommend him to anyone finding themselves in a similar situation as ours!