Litigation - Banking and Finance
Norman Leonard
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 Awarded Practice Areas
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. His work also involves drafting a wide variety of contract, loan, and workout documents.
In his intellectual property practice, Norman assists businesses and individuals with identifying, protecting, enforcing, and managing their U.S. and international IP rights; with trademark and service mark selection, clearance, and registration; in trademark proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; and in negotiating the acquisition and transfer of intellectual property rights.
Prior to attending law school and joining the Firm, Norman worked in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries for six years.
Overview
Asheville, North Carolina
- Saint Mary's College of California, B.S., graduated 1998
- University of London, L.L.M., graduated 2010
- Elon University School of Law, J.D., graduated 2009
- Trademark Registrability and Infringement Opinions - Member
- Trademark Preparation and Prosecution - Member
- North Carolina Creditors Bar Association - Member
- North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Bankruptcy; Intellectual Property Law - Member
- Harry C. Martin American Inn of Court - Member
- Community Associations Institute - Member
- Brewers Association Associate - Member
- Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Asheville Alumnus, Class XXX
- United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Georgia, 2016
- North Carolina, 2009
Asheville, North Carolina
- Trademark Registrability and Infringement Opinions - Member
- Trademark Preparation and Prosecution - Member
- North Carolina Creditors Bar Association - Member
- North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Bankruptcy; Intellectual Property Law - Member
- Harry C. Martin American Inn of Court - Member
- Community Associations Institute - Member
- Brewers Association Associate - Member
- Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Asheville Alumnus, Class XXX
- Saint Mary's College of California, B.S., graduated 1998
- University of London, L.L.M., graduated 2010
- Elon University School of Law, J.D., graduated 2009
- United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Georgia, 2016
- North Carolina, 2009
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Trademark Law
Awards:
- The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers®, 2022-2024
News & Media
Case History
Transactions
- Coordinating the registration, maintenance, and enforcement international trademark rights
Coordinating the registration, maintenance, and enforcement international trademark rights for businesses conducting business in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere
- Assisting clients with responding to cease-and-desist letters.
Assisting clients with responding to cease-and-desist letters alleging trademark infringement and negotiating amicable resolutions.
- Assisting in the enforcement of intellectual property rights against infringers ?
Assisting various types of businesses in the enforcement of their intellectual property rights against infringers
- Counseling in trademark and service mark selection, clearance, and registration ?
Counseling breweries, distilleries, wineries, restaurants, and other businesses in trademark and service mark selection, clearance, and registration
- Representing businesses in real estate foreclosures
Representing businesses in real estate foreclosures and workout negotiations with their lenders
- The collection of judgments for lenders
The collection of judgments for lenders through the prosecution of fraudulent transfer actions involving real estate
- Representing lenders in transactions
Representing lenders in transactions involving the sale and assignment of loan documents and negotiable instruments
- Defending lenders against lender liability claims
Defending lenders against lender liability claims based on allegations of breach of contract, negligence, breach of good faith and fair dealing, respondeat superior, and violations of the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act
- Representing lenders
Representing lenders in the repossession and sale of heavy equipment and vehicles
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