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 The Corporate Transparency Act: A Reporting Guide for Medical Groups and MSOs by: John F. Golembesky , Richard Rifenbark Dialing Up Accountability: FCC’s Warning Shot to Mobile Network Operators on CPNI by: Brian D. Weimer , Douglas A. Svor EPA Amends Procedural Framework Rule for Conducting TSCA Risk Evaluations by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Lisa M. Campbell Maryland Restricts Noncompete Clauses for Veterinary and Health Care Professionals by: Galit Kierkut , Kristin Spallanzani The Importance of Whistleblower Protection and Wellbeing in the Age of Mental Health Awareness by: James D. McGuire Upcoming Legal Education Events Jun 12 2024 REACH 30/30 - June 12th, 2024 Jun 4 2024 FinTech and Securities Trading Platforms May 29 2024 Emerging Legal Concepts for Generative AI - Part 3 May 22 2024 Integrating Trending AI and CMMC Compliance Into Vendor Management Print