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 81 - 85 of 154 reviews

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Drug charge

Mr. Kopka did an amazing job getting me out of a drug charge. He has many years of experience as a military lawyer and was also prior service in the USMC. He will make sure you are informed daily of your situation and puts in so much effort to defend you in whatever legal matter you have. He is also ...very fair with payments. I would highly recommend him to any service member that’s wants results with their legal situation. He will fight for you to the end.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

Mr. Kopka was extremely knowledgeable and very experienced. He was able to walk me through the process, advising me from start to finish, and lobbied on my behalf, when necessary. I was extremely satisfied with the legal services and support I received from his team and would highly recommend him.

Posted by Lisa | June 02, 2020 | Military Law

Competent and professional service

I hired Eric when I was deployed after I was the subject of a command investigation due alleged misconduct. I knew I wanted to hire a former military judge advocate who was familiar with the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), not to mention he had great reviews. Hiring Eric was a no brainer. ... He and Freddie were very accommodating of my schedule while I was deployed and addressed all my questions and concerns. He immediately gave me peace of mind. Upon return from my deployment, I met with Eric and Freddie in person and they were just as wonderful as they were on the phone and via email. After the conclusion of the command investigation, the command took no action; however, a separate agency initiated a secondary investigation into the same alleged misconduct. He again, guided me through this process and put my mind at ease. In total, my investigations lasted almost a year. Although I was not subjected to any administrative or disciplinary action, having Eric on my team was invaluable. I cannot stress the quality of representation and expert knowledge Eric possesses. I would hire him again and I highly recommend him for anyone needing representation in the military.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Excellent Lawyer

Was referred to Mr.Kopka by a family friend after it seemed i had no where else to turn. I never believed there was a dark side to the military until i experienced it first hand. He and his assistant worked diligently on my case and did an excellent job presenting it when the time came, resulting in ...a favorable outcome. He kept me and my family informed through the whole process. His wealth of knowledge is astounding. If you are in need he is the perfect man for the job!

Posted by Colby | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Great lawyer!

Eric and his associates were very professional and helpful in my case. He collected paperwork and stayed on top of everything coming down the pipeline from my command. He fought for me and got me out of a very sticky situation. Eric himself and his associates are very professional, caring and went ab...ove and beyond my expectation. I would highly recommend to anyone dealing with military legal troubles because you will not be disappointed!

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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

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Matthew Silva

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Aaron Meyer

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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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