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. Latest 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) Load More Current Legal Analysis The Landscape of GIPA Litigation in Illinois by: David M. Poell Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 36 by: Stanley S. Jones, Jr. , Helen L. Sloat New Legislation Extends California Noncompete Ban to Agreements Signed Outside the Golden State and May Impose Notice Obligations that Apply Retroactively by: Mikle S. Jew , Krista M. Cabrera United States | US Visa Statistics Show Continued Increase in Visa Issuance by: BAL U.S. Practice Group Drafting Non-Competes in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape by: Amir E. El-Aswad Upcoming Legal Education Events Apr 24 2024 Demystifying the Interplay Between ADA and FMLA for Enhanced Workplace Compliance Apr 15 2024 Let's Talk Compliance & Cocktails Apr 11 2024 EB-5 Fundraising Under the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022: Understanding the Relationship between an Escrow Bank and an EB-5 Fund Administrator Apr 10 2024 Labor and Employment Update for Employers - April 10th, 2024 Print