Eric Michael Kopka

Eric and Frédérique were incredibly helpful and responsive from the moment I hired them until well after my case was concluded. Due to their hard work, extensive connections throughout Camp Lejeune, and knowledge of the UCMJ I was able to walk away with an extremely favorable outcome given the circum...stances of my case. I am confident that if I had gone to anyone else I would be telling a much different story and I would hire them again without hesitation. If you want the best possible outcome and are looking for someone who truly has your best interest in mind look no further than Eric and Freddie. They'll take great care of you as they have with everyone else.

I sought out Eric Kopka because his name came up first when I searched lawyers in the Jacksonville area. I did the free consultation (it is actually free) and immediately decided if I needed a lawyer I would hire him. The free consultation was very informative and he offered a lot of advice prior to ...me hiring him, and he did not cut me short or rush anything. I did more research and reached out to other service members who had needed legal representation and they all recommended Eric Kopka. When my legal situation escalated, I retained him and that was absolutely the decision. He and his paralegal, Frederique are professional, direct and considerate. They contacted all of my witnesses, built my character evidence booklet stayed on top of my documentation and rehearsed with me prior to my BOI. This allowed me to continue to perform at a high level at my current job and mitigate the stress. I felt like I received the right amount of attention during the process and they tailored the strategy of my case very well. Mr. Kopka is well connected and respected in the legal circle around the area, which allowed me to navigate through an otherwise bureaucratic situation. Ultimately I was retained and although I will never know exactly what the board members were thinking, I like to think that it was the professional presentation of my case that made the decision for them much easier. When you hire him, you are hiring an experienced Marine Officer as well as an attorney who understands the investment of time and money you have made into your career. Eric Kopka will be my first phone call should I find myself in need of legal advice or representation ever again. -Marine Infantry Officer

Facing legal action as an Officer, I was feeling that I may be able to handle the Marine Corps on my own. I learned very quickly that there were many things I did not know. I hired Eric Kopka to represent me and realized it was the best decision I could have made. Mr. Kopka and Freddie were so knowle...dgeable in their abilities to navigate the military legal system. There were time sensitive matters, paperwork, and many other things they were on top of right away that I would have never realized or knew about. The ability to communicate with them, receive answers, or set up meetings was extraordinary, I had zero issues. At first it looked like the possibility of a Courts Martial; Mr. Kopka and Freddie worked my case diligently and I ended up receiving a 6105. As my promotion was withheld during this time; they continued to follow through and assist me in putting a package together to have my promotion reinstated. In the end I was promoted and able to continue my service as an Officer. I would highly recommend this legal team for all military legal issues.

Eric was referred to our family when we were concerned the cost to retain private legal consul for our son would put an enormous strain on our finances. However, not only were his fees reasonable, Eric provided the outcome we hoped for but did not expect. Despite having to go up against the highest l...evels in the command who displayed obvious bias against our son, Eric was able to secure full benefits for him. Eric kept us informed throughout the ordeal and answered our questions in a timely manner. I highly recommend Eric for military members who need legal representation.