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. 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