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 Federal Proposal to Rescind ESA’s ‘Harm’ Definition Raises the Stakes for California’s AB 1319 by: S. Keith Garner , James Rusk Washington State Makes Key Changes to Amend Equal Pay and Opportunities Act by: Adam T. Pankratz , Mathew Parker Employers Must Adapt to Worksite Raid Surge: Sanctuary Cities Face Intensified Enforcement Efforts by: Amy L. Peck Navigating the Evolving Pharmacy Landscape in 2025: Challenges, Opportunities and Innovations by: Todd D. Rosenberg , Madhav Y. Bhatt GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 51 | Overview of Washington’s 2025 Legislative Session: Tax Policy Challenges and Business Impacts [Podcast] by: Nikki E. Dobay Attention SNFs: Enhanced 855A Disclosure Requirement Deadline Extended to August 1, 2025 by: Adrianne Cleven , Bob Coffield OIG Issues Another Favorable Advisory Opinion on Patient Recruitment Efforts by Community Health Centers by: Rachel E. Yount TOO CLASSY FOR THIS SUIT: What Two Google Rulings Say About How Not To Define A Class by: Blake Landis Corporate Restructuring — Liability Management Transactions, Private Credit, and the Road Ahead by: Rajat Prakash EU Loses WTO Challenge Against China’s Anti-Suit Injunctions; Files Appeal by: Aaron Wininger What Makes an Effective Director? Lessons from the Boardroom by: Financial Poise Faculty European Commission Publishes the AI Continent Action Plan by: Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Advancing the IRS Whistleblower Program by: Barbara T. Kaplan , Scott E. Fink Changes at the OFCCP: Enforcement Employees Placed on Administrative Leave Amid Federal Workforce Cuts by: Robert T. Dumbacher , Meredith Gregston “Just Do It” May Sell Shoes, but Can It Revolutionize Bureaucracy? by: James V. Aidala Upcoming Events Apr 30 2025 Workplace Horizons 2025 Apr 24 2025 Latest Developments in Intellectual Property Enforcement and Procurement Apr 24 2025 Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Key EPLI Litigation Trends and Emerging Issues in California Apr 25 2025 Global Business in Transition Update Print
