Norman J. LeonardWard and Smith, P.A.Websitewww.wardandsmith.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmailLinkedIn 828-348-6013 Professional Biography Norman's practice encompasses a broad range of creditors' rights and intellectual property matters. His creditors' rights practice includes the representation of lenders, trade creditors, community associations, and other creditors in collections, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and other proceedings. Norman's intellectual property practice involves assisting businesses and individuals with identifying, enforcing, and protecting their intellectual property rights. His work also involves drafting a wide variety of contract, loan, and settlement documents. Prior to attending law school and joining the Firm, Norman worked in the pharmaceutical industry for six years. More Legal and Business Bylines From Norman J. Leonard The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 2 - (Posted On Friday, March 04, 2022) The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names: Part 1 - (Posted On Friday, February 25, 2022) The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 1 - (Posted On Friday, February 25, 2022) Company Names vs. Trade Names: Understanding the Legal Difference - (Posted On Wednesday, July 21, 2021) What's New in Special Assets [Webinar] - (Posted On Friday, October 02, 2020) Wave Goodbye to the Waiver Defense in Some Landlord/Tenant Disputes - (Posted On Friday, July 17, 2020) Supreme Court: Rejection of a Trademark License by a Bankrupt Licensor Doesn't Terminate the License - (Posted On Wednesday, July 17, 2019) Trademarks and Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: Brand Protection for CBD Products - (Posted On Monday, March 25, 2019) What North Carolina Community Associations Need to Know about Fair Debt Collection - (Posted On Monday, June 05, 2017) Supreme Court Announces Broad Separability Test in Applying Copyright Law to Useful Articles - (Posted On Monday, April 24, 2017) Pagination Page 1 Next page Next › Current Legal Analysis ANOTHER SLICE OF THE PIE: Serial TCPA Plaintiff Goes After Pizza Hut by: Tammana Malik FCA’s Discretion Upheld in IRHP Redress Scheme Judicial Review by: Chris Webber Changes to EEO-1 Report Approved by: Laura A. Mitchell China’s State Council Releases 2025 Legislative Plan – Amended Trademark Law in the Works by: Aaron Wininger Massachusetts Court Grants Motion to Dismiss “Spy Pixel” Privacy Class Action for Lack of Standing by: Melanie A. Conroy , Samih Eloubeidi PROFILE: Stuart Alderoty: The Man Behind Crypto’s Biggest Court Victory by: Ayana Murphy PA Legislature to Consider Opening Two Year Window for Time Barred Sexual Abuse Claims by: Marc Pakrul Public Finance Provisions in the House Tax Bill Impacting Municipal Market Participants by: Solomon Cadle , Vanessa Albert Lowry California Privacy Protection Agency Fines National Clothing Retailer More Than US$345,000 for Alleged CCPA Privacy Rights Violations by: Samuel D. Goldstick Tax Revolution: Come Together for The One, Big, Beautiful Bill by: Jeffrey B. Tate , Robert R. Pluth Jr. What California Employers Need to Know About Wage Deductions by: Angel R. Sevilla , Mahzad Hite DHS Announces Termination of Afghanistan TPS Effective July 2025 by: Whitney Brownlow , Meagan E. Dziura DOL Shelves Independent Contractor Rule by: Rishi Puri , Laura E. Holtan Practice Statement: Restructuring Plans and Schemes – What Does this Mean for the Future? (UK) by: Rachael Markham , Charlotte Møller Florida's Proposed Choice Act to Add Significant Teeth to Enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements by: Kevin Paule Upcoming Events May 22 2025 Kidd Aitken & Chambers USA Q&A May 15 2025 Build Success: Save the Date for Ward and Smith’s 2025 Construction Conference May 15 2025 Healthy AI Roundtable: Navigating Legal Challenges in Healthcare May 15 2025 L&E Global Immigration Webinar Series | Strategic Expansion of U.S. Companies in Portugal and Spain: Setting Up Branches and Immigration Pathway Print
