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 Match Group Fined $14 Million by FTC Over Allegations of Deceptive Practices by: Sheila A. Millar Seventh Circuit Richards: A New Flexible Framework for Courts Issuing Notice of Collective Actions by: Eric R. Magnus Court of Chancery Grants Orders Changing Time-Stamped Filing Date Under Rule 5 by: Francis G.X. Pileggi Start Smart: Legal Lessons in IP for Founders and Inventors by: Michele Schechter Selecting the Right Valuation Expert by: Financial Poise Faculty ‘Free and Clear’ Sales in State Court Receivership: What You Need To Know by: Financial Poise Faculty Where Did All My Profits Go?: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Managing Working Capital by: Financial Poise Faculty Life Sciences Industry Basics by: Joshua L. Gablin The Trump Administration Dismantles California's "Clean Truck Partnership" Through the Use of Antitrust Law by: Jacob H. Hupart Recent Federal Developments for August 2025 by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Lisa M. Campbell Denmark's Largest Bank Maintains Climate Commitment and Divests from Over 1700 Fossil Fuel Companies by: Jacob H. Hupart Beijing E-Town (Yitang) Sues Applied Materials for Trade Secret Theft Requesting 99.99 Million RMB by: Aaron Wininger Trump Revokes Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Antitrust & Competition but other Biden Administration Antitrust Policy Changes Remain in Place by: John D. Carroll , Jared P. Nagley Safety Basics XIII: From Inspections to Indictments—The Risks of Criminal Liability in Workplace Safety [Podcast] by: John Surma , Ryan J. Swink California Supreme Court Rules FAA Does Not Preempt Arbitration Fee Deadline, Rejects Strict Penalties by: Christopher C. Murray , Zachary V. Zagger Upcoming Events Aug 21 2025 Crash Course: How to Acquire and Resuscitate Distressed Companies Sep 15 2025 US General Counsel Summit Sep 15 2025 Chief Litigation Officer Summit Aug 19 2025 Adapting to U.S. Tariff Challenges: Mitigation and Compliance Strategies for Norwegian Companies Print
