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 Supreme Court Announces Broad Separability Test in Applying Copyright Law to Useful Articles - (Posted On Monday, April 24, 2017) Lenders Seeking Loan Modification After Bankruptcy, Beware! - (Posted On Sunday, March 05, 2017) Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 2 Current Legal Analysis USPTO Suggests Use of Rule 132 Declarations and Updated Examiner Guidelines to Address Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Issues by: Seiko Okada, M.D., Ph.D. , Jeffrey S. Whittle Bonus Depreciation in M&A: Timing, Structure, and Tax Impact by: Brian Boland Security That Travels: Cross-Border Perfection in Aviation Finance by: Laura McCaskill Minnesota Publishes Final PFAS in Products Reporting and Fees Rule by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton Grounded by Complexity: The Challenges of Cross-Border Aviation Collateral by: Laura McCaskill New DOJ Enforcement Risks Under the Trump Administration’s Campaign Against Cartels by: Jonathan "Jack" Harrington , Sydney Noordsy State Department Announces Expanded Screening and Vetting of H-1B and H-4 Visa Applications by: Sarah Collins The Performance Review - Episode 34. Predictive Scheduling Laws [Podcast] by: Brian B. Kelly , Michael Wertheim Voluntary Self-Disclosure to OFAC. Legal Framework and Strategic Considerations by: Diana Friling DROP- Deserve to Win Podcast (Ep. 38) with Repeat Litigator David Tom– NOW AVAILABLE! [Video] by: Eric J. Troutman National Advertising Division Puts Compounded GLP-1 Advertising on a Diet by: Stuart M. Pape , Claire Davies Bill to Ban Political Spending by Corporations Introduced in the New York State Legislature by: Joseph T. Burns Academic Researchers and the O-1 Visa- A Practical Guide for Scholars Building Their Careers in the United States by: Wil Safrit Twenty-Six (Seven)- Some Employers to Have an Extra Pay Period In 2026 (US) by: Michael Fussell The IPA Podcast Episode 23- Future-Proofing Your CPA Firm with Matt Rampe [Podcast] by: INSIDE Public Accounting Upcoming Events Dec 11 2025 Preparing Law Students for AI in Transactional Practice Jan 13 2026 Legal AI Demo Day 2026 Dec 10 2025 Fiduciary Litigation Update 2024-2025 Dec 10 2025 Hot Topics in Employment and Labor Law Webinar Series: Employee Pay, the Right Way: Best Practices to Avoid Payroll Pitfalls Print
