Veronika Short

Veronika Short

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 22 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Business, Employment & Labor

46 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

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Location

Law Office of Veronika Short

46 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113-1806

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Veronika Short's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bernice | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Thorough, down to earth and highly recommended

Veronika is proactive, thorough, and dedicated. She walked me through and explained every step of the complicated process of an injury case where the defendant was not covered by insurance. She left no stone unturned in the investigative process and was successful at engaging reluctant witnesses as w...ell as needed experts and other support resources. It was obvious from the start that Veronika practiced law to be in service to others. She is a talented, knowledgeable Attourney with no ego and the utmost integrity. I highly recommend her.

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Bruce Funk

Litigation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Veronika is very skilled at evaluating cases and finding solutions for her clients. She is equally adept at negotiations and litigation."

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Cindy Ho

Litigation lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Other

"I have known Veronika for over 10 years and she is an incredibly sharp and thoughtful attorney. I have consulted with Veronika on several cases and her understanding of trade secrets, employment and litigation is impressive. I am happy to endorse and recommend Veronika."

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Julian Zegelman

Litigation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend Veronika Short for any business dispute, intellectual property or other commercial litigation matters. We worked together on a number of business disputes for technology company clients and I also referred numerous satisfied clients to Veronika. She is very experienced, creative and responsive legal counsel. Veronika's efficiency and fair billing practices are a much welcome benefit for any client facing litigation."

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Elizabeth Nunez

Litigation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Veronika exhibits the highest work ethic, integrity and skills in the representation of her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a savvy trial attorney."

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Igor Kayton

Litigation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I engage Ms. Short' services, whereby we need a capable litigator and negotiator to represent our clients. Thus, I had the opportunity to see Veronika in action. She is a highly organized, very intelligent and clear minded litigator and negotiator. My clients and I remained fully satisfied with results achieved by Ms. Short, and I will not hesitate to recommend her services in the future."

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Marina Modlin

Litigation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Veronika for many years, and have always thought of her as one of the best litigation attorneys I know. During her diverse career as a litigator, she has represented and won suits on behalf of many different clients - from foreign small business owners to children injured on school grounds, to businesses involved in business and employment law disputes. I refer all my litigation matters to Veronika confidently, and assured that the interests of the people I'm sending to her will be protected."

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Maureen Ryan

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Veronika is an experienced and knowledgeable employment attorney and business litigator. She is a strong writer, and is up to date on developments in employment law, business litigation, and is an expert on trade secret law. I have consulted with her on several of my own cases, and she is always well-informed, to the point, and practical. I would recommend her without reservation."

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Igor Shoiket

Antitrust and trade law lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Veronika has expertise in trade secret, contract and unfair business practices law, and is an effective litigator. She offers valuable advice to entrepreneurs and professionals on how to protect their ideas and career, and avoid unnecessary legal battles. I endorse and recommend Veronika."

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Timothy Widman

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Veronika is a serious attorney with excellent interpersonal skills. She is involved in the San Jose Chamber of Commerce and has a sincere interest in business issues. Veronika is active in the legal community in the San Francisco Bay Area and commands the respect of her peers in the employment law and litigation fields."

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Daniel Velton

Litigation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Veronika is a respected attorney with deep expertise in trade secret and commercial litigation. She is undoubtedly an asset to her clients, and I refer individuals and businesses to her without hesitation."

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Cindy Ho

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Julian Zegelman

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Maureen Ryan

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Igor Shoiket

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Timothy Widman

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Daniel Velton

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2002

CALI Award, International Investments Central and Eastern Europe, University of San Francisco School of Law

1999

Sourisou Prize, University of Santa Clara

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Timothy Gill, APC

2008 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Veronika Short

2008 - 2012

Of Counsel, DPA Law Group

2007 - 2008

Associate, Taylor Gutierrez Marca LLP

2003 - 2007

Associate, Law Offices of Timothy Gill, APC

Associations

2014 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Fee Arbitrator, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program

2003 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2023 - 2024

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Presiding Arbitrator, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program

2019 - 2022

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Chair, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program

Education

2002

U of San Francisco SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Santa Clara Univ

Bacherlor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

SCCBA Fee Arbitrator Training Attorney-Client Fee Arbitration Training

2018

SCCBA Fee Arbitration Training

Attorney-Client Fee Arbitration Training

2014

New Business Fundamentals - Law Talk California basic business forms

Publications

2013

Silicon Valley Central Homecare Business: Serving California Seniors

Languages

English

Russian

Activity

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