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 6 - 10 of 154 reviews

Posted by Lacy | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Protecting Your Best Interests

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.

Posted by Bennett | September 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Very impressive

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.

Posted by Luis | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely Satisfied. Best Legal Representation

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.

Posted by Colton | June 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

A Game-Changer in My Military Legal Battle

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.

Posted by Beth Abbott | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Eric and his tribe are the best!!!!

Eric and his tribe have been nothing but amazing since the start of my adversity and journey. This month marks 2-years and they are not only still by my side, but my families as well and helping/fighting hard to the finish line. Eric, Freddie and Hana have been nothing but respectful, professional, c...aring, kind, passionate about every word typed and spoken! They spent countless hours and days on my case and got me the BEST possible outcome and for that I am forever thankful and grateful. Not only is the Kopka Law Firm and his tribe top notch, they are like family now and if you don't have a Eric Kopka and a Freddie/ Hana in your life, you're truly missing out. They take their jobs and their clients so serious and they will fight to the death for service members! Not only was it about my case, but they always remembered to ask me about ME and how I am doing and how my kids were and how my was was through all of this and even had conversations with her about it and that went a long way. That's true passion and leadership! THEY GET IT and GOT IT RIGHT and they prove that daily with their clients! There are no amount of words that my wife Candis and I could ever muster up to show our gratitude for your hard work, diligence and total dedication to my case. Thank you so very much and JOB WELL DONE! STAY MOTIVATED and as always, NEVER FORGET WHY YOU STARTED IN THE FIRST PLACE! Ladies and gentlemen, if you are in need of a lawyer and a tribe who genuinely care, pick up the phone and call the Eric M. Kopka Law Firm and you won't be disappointed! #NOCHOICE SEMPER FIDELIS, Beth Abbott

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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

N/A

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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