Eric Michael Kopka

Bottom line: Mr. Eric Kopka and his team's work over a year's span resulted in the Marine Corps deciding to retain me in the service as a Captain at 10 years of service at a Board of Inquiry. Mr. Kopka himself has tremendous Marine Corps and legal experience as a Lieutenant Colonel that still serves ...in the Reserves. In consultation and during the conduct of the board he offered excellent, candid counsel that guaranteed success and maintained my integrity and honor as a Marine Corps Officer. His team are highly experienced, flexible, and patient professionals. I never once was worried about the attorney I hired or the team working alongside me. After the Board of Inquiry decided to retain me Mr. Kopka unfortunately missed his return flight because of how long the day was. Instead of staying overnight in a hotel to get a flight for the next day, which could have potentially incurred more cost to me as his client, he slept overnight in the airport. This is the kind of man Mr. Kopka is. I couldn't give a higher recommendation to anyone else for representation of military men and women that may have taken a misstep in their time of service. They are that good. Thank you once again to Mr. Eric Kopka, Freddie, and everyone I talked to over the phone on a near weekly basis over the last year! The trajectory of my life was forever positively impacted by this experience.

Eric and his team were able to assist me with claims made against me while I was away at a training exercise. Upon return they continued to engage as my liaison to the command while I was under investigation. He guided me through the investigation process and together we made sound decisions that ult...imately led to the investigation being closed with no further action. Eric and his team were my safety net through the process that kept my best interest in mind, while I was still working to keep my unit moving.

Truly top tier. Ive used a number of different attorneys for all different things throughout my life. Eric undoubtedly has been the best. You will feel like you have representation that cares as much (or maybe even more) than you do about achieving results. Whether it is his thoroughness when putting... together and/or revising statements and documents, to providing clarity on the options you may have, you will feel confident in his ability. If he has to represent you in person, he perfectly balances professionalism, wit, and intensity. I couldn’t have been more satisfied with the process or the outcome. I have retained him twice, and won twice.

Eric and his team were excellent. I know the system is slow and sometimes it takes a long time to receive an update. However, Eric and his team were always prompt to respond and to give me whatever they had. Ultimately the result was something favorable and Justice was served. I would hire him aga...in and I recommend that if you haven’t made your decision that you go with this guy.

My case was highly unusual and deeply challenging. I was facing one count of sexual harassment and one count of harassment, and unfortunately, I received little to no support from the military. I felt completely in the dark about the status of my case and what to expect going forward. That changed th...e moment I hired Mr. Kopka. From the outset, Mr. Kopka brought clarity, structure, and unwavering support to my situation. He kept me fully informed about every development in my case and helped shift the way I was being treated by the military. It was clear that having a strong and experienced attorney like Mr. Kopka on my side made a significant impact. Beyond his legal expertise, Mr. Kopka provided genuine personal support during one of the most difficult times in my life. He took time out of his busy schedule to speak with me when I was struggling emotionally, offering reassurance and helping me stay focused and strong. Mr. Kopka stood by my side in court and, most importantly, delivered real results. The charges against me were reduced from sexual harassment and harassment to a two charges of fraternization. Instead of facing a court-martial, I received a non-judicial punishment (NJP), which was a much more favorable outcome. In my experience, military lawyers who know of Mr. Kopka consistently express great respect for his work—many say that if they ever needed representation, he would be their first call. If you're in need of a military defense attorney, I cannot recommend Mr. Kopka highly enough. He will fight for you with integrity, professionalism, and dedication every step of the way.