Business Details
39 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Defense Litigation Attorneys in the Midwest
Established in 1987, Kopka Law is a regional law firm dedicated to the defense of litigated matters on behalf of corporations, municipalities, and insurance companies. Our firm represents clients throughout the Midwest on complex legal issues including automobile and trucking cases, municipal law, commercial litigation, insurance defense, employment law, product liability, and workers compensation claims. With over 100 attorneys across five offices, we combine decades of trial experience with innovative litigation management strategies to deliver favorable outcomes while safeguarding client confidentiality. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and technological advancement has earned recognition from industry leaders and top insurance companies nationwide.We maintain a client-centric approach through 24/7 accessibility, strategic early case assessment, and customized data analytics to ensure efficient resolution of claims. Our attorneys actively engage in professional organizations and provide educational resources to help clients navigate evolving legal landscapes. This combination of experience, technology, and service orientation positions us as trusted partners for major transportation carriers, national retail chains, and insurance providers.
Services
Automobile Liability
Trucking Accidents
Employment Law
Workers Compensation
Premises Liability
Municipal Defense
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience handling complex litigation cases.
- Our transportation litigation division operates 24/7 for immediate accident response.
- We combine data analytics with traditional litigation strategies for better outcomes.
- Our concierge service ensures direct attorney access and rapid communication.
- We maintain RING-certified inclusive workplace practices recognized industry-wide.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Gallagher Bassett
- RING certification
What people say
Top tier defense work
Excellent communication
Successful verdicts
Innovative solutions
Proactive risk management
Services
Automobile Liability Defense
We represent automobile insurance companies in complex liability claims involving bodily injury, property damage, and coverage disputes. Our experienced attorneys handle first- and third-party claims through litigation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations. With over 300 trial verdicts, we provide strategic defense for uninsured motorist claims, commercial vehicle cases, and catastrophic injury litigation.
Trucking Accident Litigation
Our dedicated 24/7 transportation team handles catastrophic trucking accidents involving rollovers, jackknifes, and multi-vehicle collisions. We provide immediate scene response, evidence preservation, and expert witness coordination. Specializing in FMCSA compliance and ECM data analysis, we defend major carriers against high-exposure claims through pre-suit resolution or trial representation.
Workers Compensation Defense
We defend employers and insurers against complex workers compensation claims including permanent total disability, occupational disease, and death claims. Our team includes former ombudsmen and arbitrators with 100+ combined years of experience. We specialize in medical causation challenges, fraud investigations, and subrogation recovery across Midwest jurisdictions.
Employment Law Defense
We protect employers against employment-related lawsuits involving discrimination, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination claims. Our proactive approach includes policy development, HR training, and EPLI coverage management. We handle class-action defense and represent clients before federal and state courts throughout the Midwest region.
Premises Liability Defense
We defend commercial property owners and insurers against slip-and-fall, security, and construction defect claims. With experience in 1,600+ cases, we specialize in early investigation, surveillance, and expert witness development. Our team handles high-volume retail and restaurant client portfolios with customized risk management solutions.
People
Robert J. Kopka Law
Founding Partner
With over 35 years of legal experience, Robert J. Kopka Law established the firm in 1987 with a vision for client-focused defense litigation. He specializes in complex commercial litigation and serves on the board of the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association. His leadership emphasizes technological innovation and diversity initiatives that continue to shape the firm's culture.
James Milstone
Shareholder
James Milstone brings extensive trial experience in transportation and insurance defense litigation. He recently secured a significant appellate victory affirming summary disposition in a complex trucking case. His practice focuses on catastrophic accident response and FMCSA compliance matters across Midwest jurisdictions.
Deborah Kapitan
Shareholder
Deborah Kapitan specializes in workers compensation defense with particular expertise in complex regional pain syndrome and psychological claims. She has successfully litigated numerous high-exposure cases through appellate courts while maintaining strong client relationships with major insurance providers.
Justin Wyss
Associate Attorney
Justin Wyss represents clients in automobile liability and premises liability cases with a focus on early case assessment and cost-effective resolution strategies. He recently contributed to a successful appellate defense outcome in a multi-jurisdictional trucking matter.
Questions
What areas of law does Kopka specialize in?
We specialize in automobile liability, trucking accidents, employment law, workers compensation, premises liability, and municipal defense cases.
Which geographic regions do you serve?
We provide legal representation throughout the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency legal services?
Yes, our transportation litigation team provides immediate response capabilities for accident scenes across the Midwest region.
How does Kopka handle complex litigation cases?
We combine decades of trial experience with data analytics and early case assessment to develop strategic defense approaches tailored to each client's needs.
What makes Kopka different from other law firms?
Our unique concierge service model, RING-certified inclusive culture, and specialized focus on defense litigation create distinct advantages for our clients.
