Eric Michael Kopka

Bottom line: Mr. Eric Kopka and his team's work over a year's span resulted in the Marine Corps deciding to retain me in the service as a Captain at 10 years of service at a Board of Inquiry. Mr. Kopka himself has tremendous Marine Corps and legal experience as a Lieutenant Colonel that still serves ...in the Reserves. In consultation and during the conduct of the board he offered excellent, candid counsel that guaranteed success and maintained my integrity and honor as a Marine Corps Officer. His team are highly experienced, flexible, and patient professionals. I never once was worried about the attorney I hired or the team working alongside me. After the Board of Inquiry decided to retain me Mr. Kopka unfortunately missed his return flight because of how long the day was. Instead of staying overnight in a hotel to get a flight for the next day, which could have potentially incurred more cost to me as his client, he slept overnight in the airport. This is the kind of man Mr. Kopka is. I couldn't give a higher recommendation to anyone else for representation of military men and women that may have taken a misstep in their time of service. They are that good. Thank you once again to Mr. Eric Kopka, Freddie, and everyone I talked to over the phone on a near weekly basis over the last year! The trajectory of my life was forever positively impacted by this experience.

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.

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

I wholeheartedly endorse the legal services provided by Mr. Kopka and his team. As a former client, I had the privilege of working with Mr. Kopka during a challenging period in my military career. I was facing allegations of violating Article 92 of the UCMJ and administrative separation stemming from... a positive urinalysis test. Separation would have ended my eight years in the Marine Corps and resulted in the forfeiture of my benefits. I knew I was innocent and immediately began looking for military lawyers. After consulting with Mr. Kopka and his team, I knew that hiring him would be the most successful course of action. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Kopka and his team demonstrated a thorough understanding of military law, and a genuine care for my case. Their expertise and guidance were instrumental in navigating appropriate responses to the allegations and preparing for the separation board hearing. Mr. Kopka's team displayed exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail in every interaction. They maintained open and transparent communication throughout the entire process, providing timely updates and addressing my concerns. During the separation board hearing, Mr. Kopka's advocacy skills and presentation were outstanding. He presented a compelling and well-reasoned case on my behalf, demonstrating thorough understanding of the facts and military law. I was impressed by his situational awareness and critical thinking. It was clear to me that he understood the social tempo and environment of the room which made a significant impact on the outcome of my case. The board found no basis to the allegations against me which is testament to Mr. Kopka's expertise and dedication. I highly recommend him and his team to anyone facing similar challenges in the military justice system. In my opinion, Mr. Kopka and his team are exceptional attorneys who possess the skills, expertise, and personal qualities necessary to provide outstanding representation to their clients. I strongly endorse Mr. Kopka and his team to anyone in need of a skilled and dedicated military defense attorney. Their exceptional service, expertise, and commitment to their clients are truly unparalleled, and I have no doubt that they will continue to provide outstanding representation to their clients in the future.

Topic: Political bias while in uniform Discussion: During my retirement ceremony I elected to have Donald Trump LOA read instead of the current sitting President. The narrator read the LOA that was mailed from Donald Trump himself and signed. Added was the following: Signed Donald J. Trump 45th... President and soon to be 47th". Ultimately (5) IG complaints were filed (IMEF, IIMEF, IIIMEF, 1stMarDiv, and HQMC). The investigation was launched, and a narrative was formed, I was never read my rights or suspected of a crime, but I was placed on legal hold and my retirement was in limbo. My name was entered in the "Officers Blackbook" and I was informed of the administrative process that could take 9-12 months easily putting my retirement plans on hold and uncertainty. Eric Kopka and his team took my case and begun to work immediately by calling top leadership in the Division letting them know he is representing me. I began to see results as Eric Kopka walked this administrative process every step of the way and ultimately navigating my package through DCMR&A. My retirement ceremony was held on Sept 12th and my case was resolved Nov 27th . My name was removed from the "Officers Blackbook" and a letter was entered into my OMPF. I was able to keep my original day of EAS and carry-on with my retirement plans. It was a reassuring feeling knowing that Eric Kopka specializes in Military Law, the active-duty legal teams throughout the levels of leadership knew Eric Kopka's pedigree and ensured my package was the first to get actioned. I wanted to share my experience with future clients because I did not know where to turn and by word of mouth, I was able to get Eric's information and make a phone call. Eric Kopka and team, thank you for your professionalism, timeliness, and speedy results. Ryan Spyker