John Short

John C. Short IV

  • Attorney Associate

John is an associate at Meyer, Unkovic & Scott, where he works on a range of corporate, transactional, and litigation matters. He has particular interests in real estate, environmental, and construction law, including the ways these areas intersect.

John joined Meyer, Unkovic & Scott as a summer associate before returning to the firm as an associate. He earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2026, where he served as Treasurer of the Black Law Students Association and worked as a Certified Legal Intern with the Environmental Law & Policy Clinic. Through the clinic, John provided legal counsel to local government and nonprofit organizations on land use planning and ordinances related to climate adaptation and mitigation. He also supported grant-writing efforts.

John studied Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh. Outside of the office, John enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time with his dog, Maya.

  • Allegheny County Bar Association, Member
    • Homer S. Brown Division
    • Young Lawyers Division
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
  • Pennsylvania
  • J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2026
  • B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 2020

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