Built for builders, creators, and competitors
Legal Counsel for Startups, Athletes, and Filmmakers
Who We Serve
Bonfire Legal is for builders. Whether you're building a company, a career, or a creative project, our perspective is shaped by firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, college athletics, and independent filmmaking, allowing us to deliver practical, business-minded legal counsel.
Athletes & NIL Companies
Legal and deal representation for college athletes and NIL-driven businesses, including contract negotiation, compliance, and brand strategy.
Startups & Emerging Companies
Formation, fundraising, IP strategy, commercial contracts, and ongoing legal support for startups and growing businesses.
Filmmakers & Producers
Production counsel for independent films, including rights acquisition, talent and option agreements, financing structures, and SPV formation.
About Bonfire Legal
The Bonfire Approach
Your lawyer should be approachable. Bonfire Legal is intentionally structured to deliver business-savvy legal counsel without the friction of a traditional law firm. With transparent pricing, efficient technology, and responsive communication, every part of the firm is designed to make high-quality legal counsel more practical and accessible.
An Entrepreneur’s Perspective
Bonfire Legal approaches legal strategy with a focus on growth, risk management, and practical decision-making. Having built and operated businesses ourselves, we value advice that helps clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
Clear Approachable Communication
You should never feel lost in legal jargon. We explain concepts clearly, draft thoughtfully, and remain accessible to clients so that you always understand your options and next steps.
Flexible Fee Models
Legal pricing should be clear and predictable. Bonfire Legal offers flat-fee engagements for defined projects and flexible billing arrangements for more complex or ongoing matters, providing transparency and alignment from the outset.
Ready to get started?
Bonfire Legal founder and attorney Patrick Stubblefield brings a rare combination of real-world business, sports, and entertainment experience, technology-driven efficiency, and an approachable client experience to Bonfire Legal.
