Anchor Law sets out to be a firm that you can rely on and trust. It is the goal of Anchor Law to be a firm that can offer hope during rough seas, and stability and security for when the seas are calm.
Larissa Jean Owens is a proud alumna of Florida International University College of Law in Miami as well as Rollins College in Winter Park, where she received Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Originally from Clinton, Connecticut, her family moved to Florida when she was 12. She grew up in Brevard County and relocated to Orlando in 1993. Orlando is home and the city she adores but her practice covers the entire State of Florida and Washington, D.C.
After 25+ years as a paralegal, she decided to take what she loves doing to the next level and dove into law school.
Following in the footsteps of her long time mentor, James E. Shepherd IV, with whom she worked for nearly 11 years, she opened her own solo practitioner firm.
Larissa’s practice includes contract disputes, civil litigation, estate planning (wills, trust, living wills, healthcare surrogate, durable power of attorneys), probate administration/litigation, trust administration/litigation, guardianship, small business matters, real estate, uncontested family law matters, intellectual property, international law, and arbitration.
You may call her Larissa, Larissa Jean, or Laury, whichever you prefer.
Kelly earned her J.D., cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law in Miami and was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2023.
Before becoming an attorney, Kelly spent 25 years as an occupational therapist, primarily in Level I trauma centers. That experience shaped the way she approaches the practice of law today: with patience, empathy, practical problem-solving, and a strong commitment to advocating for the people who rely on her.
Kelly is also an FAA-certified flight instructor with instrument and multi-engine instructor ratings.
Outside of the office, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family and animals, being outdoors, and participating in coastal clean-ups. Her love of Florida’s natural spaces and her commitment to helping others fit right in with Anchor Law’s belief that good legal representation should be both highly capable and genuinely human.
Reginald is a Legal and Litigation Analyst with over 6 years of legal experience and over 10 years of experience in retail pharmacy. He attended the University of Florida where he was a Reitz Scholar and graduated cum laude with a degree in Health Education and Behavior.
He obtained his Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law in Miami. During his law school career, he clerked for the Florida Department of Health where he prosecuted numerous cases related to pharmacy, nursing, and massage therapy. He also was selected as one of three interns for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. During his internship, he sat second chair on a federal administrative law case. Following graduation, he moved to Orlando where he worked for the State Attorney Office prior to joining Anchor Law.
Passionate about all things Florida Gators and bowling, Reginald is dedicated to helping clients achieve the best outcomes and resolutions. Outside of work, you can find him bowling or rooting for the orange and blue!
Melysandra “Mely” Granja serves as Anchor Law’s Legal Practice Coordinator, helping manage the many moving pieces that keep an active legal practice running smoothly. From coordinating hearings and deadlines to preparing correspondence, organizing case materials, assisting with document production, and keeping matters moving from one stage to the next, Mely plays an integral role in the firm’s day-to-day operations.
Just as importantly, she understands that behind every file is a person or family often navigating something stressful, unfamiliar, or deeply personal. She approaches those interactions with patience, compassion, and a genuine desire to make people feel heard, supported, and cared for throughout the process.
Mely brings a calm, practical approach to a fast-moving environment and has developed a reputation within the firm for being resourceful, dependable, and willing to jump in wherever she is needed. She takes particular pride in being part of a team where no two days – or cases – look exactly alike. Whether she is coordinating logistics behind the scenes, helping prepare a matter for hearing, answering a client who simply needs a little reassurance, or solving one of the inevitable problems that appears five minutes before something needs to be filed, she approaches her work with persistence, humor, and an appreciation for getting things done right.
Outside the office, Mely is a proud mom who enjoys spending time with her son while continuing to pursue her own professional goals. She believes that hard work, organization, compassion, and a willingness to figure things out can take you a long way – or, in the immortal words of Elle Woods: “What, like it’s hard?”
Belle Isle (Orlando), Florida, USA
