Eric Michael Kopka

Mr Kopka and his office have worked tirelessly on my case and was available whenever I needed them. I always received an immediate response from Ms Duverger, the paralegal and felt completely comfortable and confident in their ability to handle my case. I believe the positive outcome of my case would... never have been achieved if it weren't for their professionalism and hard work ethic. I would not hesitate to recommend their office to anyone that would need legal counsel.

I retained Eric's services nearly two years ago on the recommendation of a military lawyer who could not help me at the time. I knew nothing about Eric but after my initial consultation I knew I was in the right place. Eric is extremely personable, and it is obvious that he really cares about his... clients and their lives and takes on their problems as if they were his own. However, it is also obvious from the start that that attitude applies only to his clients. Outside the office and in dealing with commands or opposing counsels Eric is an absolute pitbull. His number one priority is always his client and he is relentless in his defense thereof. Though Eric is extremely aggressive in his work he is also respected by nearly everyone in the area involved in legal proceedings. He has a background in both prosecution and defense from his time on active duty so he knows the ins and outs of the system by heart and his competence cannot be questioned. Likewise his morals are unflinching which I have to believe earned him a great deal of the respect and rapport he has with the legal community around Camp Lejeune. Lastly Eric's is a small firm and the team he has works flawlessly. Throughout the 21 months of my investigation I was never unable to get in contact with either Eric or Freddie and always received prompt call backs or responses to emails. In short Eric is exactly the person you want in your corner. He knows what he's doing, cares about the people he defends, and works his ass off for his clients.

I am very thankful to Mr. Kopka and his team! From the very first meeting I had with him, I knew that my issues would be looked into and sorted through with a fine tooth comb. Throughout my entire 14 month ordeal, Mr. Kopka and Ms. Duverger were always available to help calm my worries and keep me in...formed of what was going on. Through them, I knew of changes to my case before my command decided to inform me. When given the option of legal counsel from the government or choosing someone who will actually take the time to fight for you, I will choose Mr. Kopka every time! He is the only one I will recommend to anyone facing legal action in the military. His knowledge of the law is vast and his tenacity is unmatched. I am able to continue my career because of his skill and determination. Thank you, Mr. Kopka and associates, for everything you have done for me.

I was facing a special court martial for 112a after 18 years of service. By far this was the most stressful time in my life, facing jail time, bad discharge, and losing my benefits. Eric explained the entire process to me and gathered all the facts of my case. Eric and his staff was available via ph...one or face to face when I had questions. His attention to detail and hard work help lead to a not guilty verdict in my special court martial case. Now I can continue on with my military career, I’m truly grateful. Eric is a true professional whom cares about his clients. I would highly recommend Eric for any service member facing any legal military action.

I was discharged from the USMC in 1999 with an OTH. I had hired two attorneys before Eric. One had taken a position with the Navy and had to drop me as a client. And the second one ended up getting disbarred. I was having REALLY bad luck finding a solid law firm to represent me. I was happy that I ca...me across the Kopka law firm. I have nothing but good things to say about them. I was told by my command, when I was being processed out as a youngster, "that my discharge would be automatically upgraded after six months". Ya right. Don't believe this one! Fifteen years and three attorneys later I finally received my upgrade to general under honorable conditions. Don't make the same mistakes I did, hire Eric the first time around. His team's professionalism and responsiveness is key when trying to navigate the overly complex upgrade process. What defines success at the end of the day? Results. Eric's team got me upgraded.