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Joseph R. Kruk, III P.A. Attorney and Counselor at Law
4927 Southfork Drive
Lakeland, Florida 33813
Phone: 863-232-2458 or 863-644-1973
email: joekruk@lawyer.com
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Serving Central Florida
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Our office is conveniently located in Lakeland Florida with easy access to Tampa, Orlando and surrounding areas. Our firm represents individuals and businesses in connection with a variety of legal issues throughout central Florida. We are committed to providing you with sound legal advice, support and representation in your personal, business and professional matters.
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LEGAL RESEARCH
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Florida Statutes/ Court Rules
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Statutes/ Court Rules
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Federal Law
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Federal Caselaw
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Federal Rules of Civil Procedure http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/
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Other Federal Law Resources
Federal Laws and Regulations http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Reference_Shelf/Laws.shtml
U.S. Supreme Court http://www.supremecourtus.gov/index.html
U.S. Court Locator http://www.uscourts.gov/courtlinks/
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Additional Legal Research Resources:
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Dictionary /Encyclopedia
Legal Dictionary http://dictionary.law.com/
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Legal Encyclopedia http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex
American Law and Information Encyclopedia http://law.jrank.org/
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Futurity News Research http://futurity.alltop.com/
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Justia: Comprehensive Database http://www.justia.com/
State/ Federal Law and More http://www.washlaw.edu/
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Journals / Law Reviews
Law Reviews, Journals, Periodicals http://www.lawsource.com/also/usa.cgi?usj
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Misc Law Resources http://www.town-court.com/article/61/show/
Myflorida http://www.myflorida.com/
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Joseph R. Kruk, III P.A. Attorney and Counselor at Law
4927 Southfork Drive
Lakeland Florida 33813
Phone: 863-232-2458 or 863-644-1973
email: joekruk@lawyer.com
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