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 What Employers and Nonprofits Should Know About Trump’s Executive Order Banning Diversity Preferences by: Cameron Custard , Sean W. Glynn US Fair Access and Anti-Debanking Laws: What to Expect During the New Administration by: Marina Olman-Pal , Robert Mangas CFPB Guidance and State Consumer Protection: 2025 Considerations by: Michael R. Sklaire , Shirin Afsous 2025 HSR Thresholds and Filing Fees Published, Effective in 30 Days by: Kevin Hahm , Bennet Sooy What to Do if Your Government Contract Is Terminated per the New DEI Executive Order by: Aron C. Beezley , Nathaniel J. Greeson Steps Employers Should Take After President Trump Revoked Executive Order 11246 by: Anthony B. Haller , Theresa A. Topping Illinois Loses First Shot at Interchange Fees on State and Local Taxes by: Mitchell A. Newmark Supreme Court of Ohio Affirms Denial of Healthcare Service Provider’s Commercial Activity Tax Refund Claim by: Stephanie N. Terinoni Upcoming Events Jan 30 2025 Employer-Based Immigration Changes Under the Trump Administration: Navigating the Shifting Landscape Jan 28 2025 Antibody Drug Conjugates Keep Growing: What You Need to Know Jan 28 2025 Fashion Law 2024 Year in Review Jan 28 2025 Where in the World Is Cyber Coverage Going? Print
