Eric Michael Kopka

Eric Michael Kopka

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Military law Lawyer at Jacksonville, NC
Practice Areas: Military Law

825 Gum Branch Rd Ste 117, Jacksonville, NC

About Eric

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Military Law 100%

20 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 20 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Eric M. Kopka

825 Gum Branch Rd Ste 117, Jacksonville, NC, 28540-6268

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Eric Michael Kopka's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

154 Client Reviews

Showing 61 - 65 of 154 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Best Military Lawyer!

When you need a Military Lawyer look no farther. Unfortunately I had an anonymous complaint against me. My unit moved me to another unit while conducting the investigation. My command did not inform me of the allegation. Nor did they inform me of where anything was in the process. I had zero idea of ...what was going on, within 24 hours of hiring Eric I knew basically what the complaint was. He kept me informed where the process was and consistently kept me informed of the next step. If I did not hire Eric I would have either made a mistake risking my career, or been extremely distracted by not knowing what was happening. Because of the peace of mind Eric gave me I was able to focus on my responsibilities and kept a positive attitude. I believe the outcome would have different if I didn’t hire him. I highly recommend Eric! Amongst the lawyers on base, there isn’t anyone that wants to go up against him. I heard that time and time again. Completely worth the money! You can’t put a price on peace of mind.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BOI

Flawless execution. Mr. Kopka ran circles around the recorder, and used his networking in IIMEF to outpace the opposition. Together we developed a strategy to obtain our desired outcome of the BOI. With that he and his team worked diligently to prepare the information, kept me up to date, while worki...ng angles on the prosecution. He expertise, and strategy led to the prosecution borderline tapping out and realizing they barley had a case to sell. After a short deliberation I was retained.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Excellent Legal Team

Mr. Kopka and his team were with me every step of my legal process. They kept me well informed and I was always able to get a timely response for questions I had. I would enthusiasticly recommend him to anyone who needs experienced military representation.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Excellent Military Lawyer

Mr. Kopka did a fantastic job of keeping us advised of the status of the inquiry and was very proactive in working with USMC lawyers. The case has a positive resolution and believe it was due to Mr. Kopka’s professional and caring attitude. His staff is equally professional, caring, accessible and k...nowledgeable. Great place to go if you want legal services by a team that cares about the individual.

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Efficient, professional, assertive and reliable.

Eric and Freddy are tremendous with great personal skills and constantly looking for ways to help. Extremely knowledgeable in military law, always kept me up to date on my case and his response time was great. Eric and his staff are reliable and helpful, always available with advice. I never wonde...red what was going to happen, Eric was one step ahead the entire way. I highly recommend Eric for any military related legal troubles.

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Eric Michael Kopka's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Liebenguth

Military law lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric and I both served in the Marine Corps together. His reputation is that of a fierce litigator who fights for his clients. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Joe Jones

Military law lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Eric on several cases and can tell you that his attention to detail, work ethic, and passion to get his clients the best results are exceptional. He is great in the courtroom and an overall great guy. Eric has my strongest recommendation."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Meyer

Military law lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked under Eric Kopka in 2008. He is great in the courtroom, intelligent, and can cut through to what matters in the case. Eric is a guy people want to be around. I fully endorse him to expertly handle any military matter."

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Matthew Silva

Military law lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This is my go-to guy for military affairs. I am an attorney and I represent many marines in criminal matters. Naturally, civilian criminal cases have military ramifications. If you need a military lawyer, you can trust Mr. Kopka to do a fantastic job!"

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Christopher Welch

Military law lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"My partner Jason Harris and I regularly collaborate with Eric Kopka's office on matters for clients needing both civilian and military representation. Whenever a client needs a referral for base legal work, we send it to Mr. Kopka and his law office."

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James Blanton

Military law lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is a talented, hard working attorney. Whether you face trial by court-martial or administrative separation, you need his experience. I am a USMC veteran, a former federal prosecutor and a former state prosecutor. I know the power and resources that the government has at their fingertips. If I were facing an issue involving misconduct in the military, I would hire Eric....no question."

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Alexander Wilschke

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Heatherman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Liebenguth

Military law lawyer

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Matthew Silva

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Meyer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal x2, United States Department of Defense

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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, United States Department of Defense

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Iraqi Campaign Medal, United States Department of Defense

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Legal Service Support DOIC and Civ Law Officer-East, United States Marine Corps Reserve

2012 - Present

Owner, Eric M. Kopka & Associates, Attorneys at Military Law

2002 - Present

Judge Advocate (Active Duty and Reserve Combined), United States Marine Corps

2010 - 2012

Partner, Taylor & Kopka, Attorneys at Military Law

2009 - 2010

Associate, Vaughan E. Taylor & Associates

Associations

2009 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Education

2005

Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Union College (Schenectady, NY)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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