Eric Michael Kopka

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

I went to Eric Kopka in mid-2016 for a consultation because the base's military legal services would not help due to the fact I was not being charged with anything. Mr. Kopka saw me the day I asked for help and spent almost an hour with me, providing advice and recommendations to enable me to draft a... petition on my own. He did not charge me any fees for his time, nor did he pressure me to hire him. A year later I again needed help but was no longer in North Carolina so I obtained his services. He was extremely detailed and attentive, worked around my schedule, answered all my questions and kept me informed throughout the process and ultimately got me through another difficult situation. I have no doubt he saved my career with his expert knowledge and experience of military law. I highly encourage any service member considering obtaining an attorney for help with a military case to contact Mr. Kopka. You will not find a better, more experienced and dedicated lawyer.