Atty. Seth Goldberg
Seth Goldberg focuses his practice on a broad range of chemical regulatory, environmental, and life sciences matters. His chemical regulatory practice is built on an understanding of federal and state regulatory programs, including the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and California Proposition 65.
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Seth Goldberg is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978) and California (1991). Educated at Stanford Law School J.D. Board of Editors, Stanford Law Journal (—) and Binghamton University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Industry representative on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Party on Biocides. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Seth Goldberg focuses his practice on a broad range of chemical regulatory, environmental, and life sciences matters
- His chemical regulatory practice is built on an understanding of federal and state regulatory programs, including the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and California Proposition 65
- He also has experience with regulatory regimes in other jurisdictions, such as biocides, plant protection products, and general chemical regulation (REACH) in the European Union, as well as similar programs in China
- Seth’s environmental practice encompasses waste, water, and air regulation, environmental remediation at federal and state levels, cost allocation, environmental scoping, and endangered species issues
- Seth’s experience and insights enable him to provide creative strategies across a broad spectrum of regulatory programs and policies, particularly on issues requiring integration of legal, scientific, and technical expertise
- He serves as lead counsel in administrative, trial, and appellate court proceedings, including district court representation concerning the EPA’s review of FIFRA registration actions and compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
- Additionally, he handles matters involving product regulation, federalism issues, state programs, and international coordination of chemical control regimes
- Seth has addressed a broad range of administrative law issues, including matters involving internal procedures of consensus standard-setting organizations
- Recently, he has focused on the EPA’s issuance of regulations governing PFAS under TSCA, CERCLA, and other authorities
- Concentrations •Pesticide and general chemical regulation •Chemical risk assessment •Regulatory development and challenges •Consumer products regulations •Food safety •Environmental regulation Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law, 2024-2026 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Environment, Litigation, 2018-2019 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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