Dr. Grether specializes in “Mediation That Prevents Litigation & Preserves Relationships.” His expertise as a Clinical Psychologist coupled with his training and experience as a Mediator and Businessman provides a unique blend of knowledge and practical skills to achieve resolution of complex issues.
Dr. Grether has successfully applied alternative dispute resolution to over 1000 cases involving divorce, divorce with children, post-divorce modification, eldercare family conflict, elder abuse, estate planning, and family business disputes.
As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Grether has advanced communication training and conflict resolution skills. He has developed an eclectic approach to dispute resolution that includes interactive, facilitative, transformative, and evaluative mediation, principled negotiation, and conciliation.
Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist & Qualified Mediator, 1974 - present; Just Solutions, LLC (formerly Grether Associates, P.A.)
President, Horizon Health & Rehabilitation, Inc. (1988 - 1999)
President, Psychological Health Services, Inc. (1976 - 1988)
Director, Westinghouse Behavioral Services Center (1972 - 1976)
Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego; American Psychological Association – American Psychology-Law Society and Peace, Conflict & Violence Division; American, California & San Diego Associations for Marriage Family Therapy; San Diego Bar Association – ADR Section; California & San Diego Psychological Associations; Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
President, Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego
Panel Member, High Conflict Case Management Panel, San Diego Superior Court
Public Health Service Fellow, North Carolina State/U. North Carolina
Outstanding Young Men of America
Governor presented Partnership Award, Coalition of Geriatric Services, State of Maryland
Member, Board of Directors, Maryland Assisted Living Association
Member, Board of Directors, American Lymphology Society
300+ hours of training in divorce, family, elder, employment, civil, securities, malpractice, disability, and personal injury mediation/arbitration in addition to advanced communications training and motivational interviewing.
Father of two wonderful adult children and grandfather of two delightful granddaughters. Varied interests range from tennis, golf, softball, and exercise to music, reading, traveling, and a walk on the beach.