By David Perel - Executive Vice President/Managing Editor Breaking Celebrity News

A violent encounter between cast mates on The Real Housewives of Miami is spilling over into a real-life legal drama, Breaking Celebrity News has learned exclusively.

Joanna Krupa, who was punched by Adriana de Moura in a wild scene of the suddenly popular show, is now consulting with a top lawyer to find legal recourse against de Moura, a source close to the situation tells Breaking Celebrity News.

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"Joanna is not just going to take this," the source said. "She's reached out to one of Florida's most powerful attorneys to better understand her legal options after being punched in the face" on the show.

The beautiful star, who was also popular on Dancing with the Stars, has had to defend herself against others on the show, which has seen a surge in the ratings.

But the punch from de Moura, after a wild verbal argument, has moved beyond a ratings driver and is headed to a court room, the source claims.

"Not only did Adrianna punch her in the face, it took all of