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 Beltway Buzz, July 25, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett California Regulator Finalizes CCPA Rules for Automated Decision Making, Cybersecurity Audits and Risk Assessments by: Trisha Sircar New York State Finalizes Rules for Notifying Current and Former Employees of 9/11 Fund Benefits by: Joseph B. Cartafalsa , Zachary V. Zagger Fifth Circuit Decision Clarifies Application of Highly Compensated Employee Overtime Exemption by: Jeffrey W. Brecher , Jaime Sanchez What You Need to Know About California’s Finalized CCPA Amendments: Part One by: Laila Paszti White House Reveals AI Action Plan by: Trisha Sircar , Alexander C. Kim From Data Centers to Ideology: Decoding the Latest AI Executive Orders by: Rachel Snyder Good , Eleanor T. Chung The Last One Standing: The Sun Finally Sets on COVID Leave in New York by: Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper , Katherine Heaney What a 1988 Statute Signals in the New England Patriots’ Privacy Class Action Settlement by: Kathryn M. Rattigan Texas Supreme Court Addresses Informal Fiduciary Relationships and The Fiduciary Duties Owed By Accountants by: David Fowler Johnson DOJ Expands Whistleblower Program to Include Corporate Immigration Violations by: Sarah J. Hawk , Scott Hulsey Kentucky AG Sues Temu for “Stealing Kentuckians’ Data” by: Linn F. Freedman White House Releases AI Action Plan by: Linn F. Freedman Privacy Under Pressure: What the NYT v. OpenAI Teaches Us About Data Governance by: Roma Patel Privacy Tip #452 – Temu + TikTok—Assess Risk Before Downloading by: Linn F. Freedman Upcoming Events Jul 29 2025 Real Estate Lunch & Learn Series–Navigating Orderly Sales Jul 30 2025 Local Housing Development Incentives: What's Working? A Bi-Coastal Perspective Jul 31 2025 Critical Insights for App Owners: Mastering Privacy Compliance and Avoiding Class Actions Jul 31 2025 Financial Deregulation and the Law of Unintended Consequences Webinar Print
