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 Trump Administration Launches Comprehensive Review of Clean Water Act Definition for "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) by: Duncan M. Greene , Jenna R. Mandell-Rice Europe: UK Sanctions Regulator Highlights Compliance Failures by: Michael E. Ruck , Phoebe Naylor Effective Risk Management for Nursing Facilities: Insurance Insights on Retaliation Claims by: Aaron J. Campbell , Katherine J. Henry USCIS Announces Completion of FY 2026 H-1B Registration Process: Filing Period Begins April 1, 2025 by: Ian R. Macdonald APHIS Evaluates Petitions Reviewed under 2012 Process, Will Use Process Consistent with USDA Biotechnology Regulations Going Forward by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton New Guidelines Establishing the Requirements and Procedures That Must Be Observed to Obtain Permission to Advertise Prepackaged Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages by: Alejandro Luna Fandiño , Armando Arenas Hillsborough County, FL Sales Tax Increase June 1, 2025 by: H. French Brown , Dan McGinn Louisiana Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Governor Landry’s Constitutional Amendments by: Jesse (Jay) Adams Upcoming Events Apr 30 2025 Workplace Horizons 2025 Apr 2 2025 How Employers Can Prepare for Immigration Audits and Visits Apr 3 2025 Defense Counsel: Obligations to Insured Clients and Insurers Apr 3 2025 Defense Counsel: Obligations to Insured Clients and Insurers Print
