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 Australia: The Regulatory Developments for FY25 That Fund Managers Can’t Afford to Ignore by: Jim Bulling , Ben Kneebush FY 2026 H-1B Cap Filing Period Has Now Closed—What’s Next? by: Nicole Fink , Philip K. Sholts FDA Begins Public Comment Period on Method for Ranking Chemicals in Food for Post-Market Assessments by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group Outlines Healthcare Fraud Priorities by: Mary Jane Wilmoth President Trump Signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ Adopting Permanent Qualified Opportunity Zone Provisions with Rolling Deferral by: James O. Lang , Sanford C. Presant Drafting of Corporate and M&A Documents for 2025 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments by: Nathan P. Emeritz , Diane N. Ibrahim When Saying Goodbye Is Not Forever: Ex-Spouses Who Continue as Business Partners After Divorce by: Ladd Hirsch Hot Dogs, Fireworks, and the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Employers Need to Know About the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Changes by: Tzvia Feiertag , Elliot Katz Texas Amends Restrictive Covenant Laws for Healthcare Providers by: David J. Clark Ninth Circuit Confirms Bristol-Myers’ Rule Applies to Notice in FLSA Collective Actions by: Matthew P.F. Linnabary , Robert J. Hingula NEPA in Flux: NEPA's Regulatory Retreat, the Rise of Agency Discretion, and Expedited NEPA for a Fee by: Rachael L. Lipinski , Molly A. Lawrence OSHA Issues NPRMs Affecting 26 Standards, Proposes Key Changes for Employers by: John Surma Most Law Firms Are Building on Leaky Foundations, and AI Will Expose It by: Mark Doble OFCCP Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Federal Contractor Compliance Rules by: Guy Brenner , Mallory E. Knudsen Deadline for New Country-Specific Reciprocal Tariff Rates Delayed to August 1, With Some Rate Increases Scheduled by: Lydia C. Pardini , Deanna Tanner Okun Upcoming Events Jul 9 2025 Employment Law in the US Jul 10 2025 Mandatory Roth Catch-up Jul 10 2025 Checkmate: Making the Right Moves in Complex Workplace Investigations Jul 15 2025 Loper Bright: Has the Demise of Chevron Deference Mattered? Print
