Lusi Brace, founder of Brace Law, has established herself as a trusted advocate in the Canadian legal community, bringing compassion and professionalism to her work. With offices in Oakville and Vaughan, Brace Law provides an extensive range of services across the Greater Toronto Area that include Canadian immigration, family law, civil litigation, real estate, criminal and estate law.
Brace Law is a reputable legal firm dedicated to serving the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with offices located in Vaughan and Oakville. The firm specializes in a diverse array of legal services, including immigration law, criminal law, civil litigation, family law, real estate, and wills & powers of attorney. Founded by Lusi Brace, an experienced Albanian Canadian lawyer with a strong track record in both federal and Ontario superior courts, Brace Law is supported by a passionate team of lawyers and clerks committed to delivering efficient and professional legal solutions.
The firm prides itself on its client-centric approach, ensuring that clients receive personalized guidance and support throughout their legal journeys. Brace Law’s mission centers on delivering affordable, efficient legal solutions with a personal touch. When Lusi takes on a case, her clients benefit from her extensive knowledge and her genuine dedication to their well-being. Her early career as an educator has honed her ability to explain complex legal matters, cultivating trust and making clients feel at ease. In addition to traditional legal services, Brace Law supports international students and newcomers in Ontario with accommodation guidance and educational applications. When you choose Brace Law, you retain not just a law firm but a devoted team led by a lawyer who prioritizes compassion, trust, and integrity. With Lusi Brace, clients find a dependable ally to help them navigate the complexities of their legal journeys with confidence and care.
A Legal Advocate Committed to Justice and Community
Meet Lusi Brace of Brace Law Lusi Brace, founder of Brace Law with offices in Vaughan and Oakville, is recognized not only for her extensive legal expertise but also for her commitment to accessible and client-focused justice. She has been practicing law for over a decade, with extensive experience litigating in the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Federal Court of Canada. She practices in Canadian immigration, criminal, civil litigation, and real estate while managing her law firm, Brace Law, located in both Oakville and Vaughan. Lusi has built a strong team of lawyers and clerks to handle family law, civil litigation, real estate law, wills, and powers of attorney. Her career includes several high-profile cases. Her immigration work involves stays of removal, judicial reviews of temporary visa rejections, refugee hearings and appeals, record suspensions, and authorizations to return to Canada after deportation. In criminal and civil matters, she has handled cases of false accusations of sexual assault and criminal involvement. While many of these cases are subject to publication bans, her most notable publicized case is R. v. Kellesis.
Lusi has been featured in media outlets such as CTV, the Toronto Star, the London Free Press, Insauga, and Klan TV.She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, the Albanian Canadian Lawyers Association, the Toronto Lawyers Association, the York Region Lawyers Association, and the Halton County Law Association. Lusi’s path to law was preceded by a five-year career as a teacher, an experience that enriched her public-speaking skills and deepened her commitment to fair representation and access to justice. Today, Brace Law stands on five pillars, established to achieve success in each case: B – Breaking Barriers R – Resilient Advocacy A – Access to Justice C– Client Focused E – Effective Services
Meet the Brace Law Team Client-Focused, Community-Minded
Breaking Barriers Throughout her decade-long career in law, Lusi Brace has strived to make a meaningful impact within the local community and serve as a voice of justice for those who are often overlooked. This extends not only within her firm but also to the clients she meets—particularly those from marginalized communities or those who have had negative experiences with the legal system or lawyers. As a woman, Lusi feels a deep responsibility, now that she has the ability to help pave the way for others—enabling them to break through barriers and succeed on their own merits. Being a woman in law comes with its challenges, but Lusi gracefully embraces each of challenges.
Expertise with a Client-First Approach
At Brace Law, the team’s priority is clear: to offer every client efficient, transparent, and economical solutions. Recognizing that legal issues can be daunting, the team is approachable, listening to each client’s needs to craft tailored, innovative strategies. From experienced lawyers to administrative staff, the Brace Law team is united by a commitment to making each client feel heard, supported, and informed every step of the way. Brace Law is dedicated to providing efficient solutions with quick response times and exceptional client service. Their numerous Google reviews speak for themselves, highlighting their commitment to prioritizing client cases.
Guided by Integrity, Built on Community A key feature of Brace Law’s ethos is its focus on community impact. Beyond their legal practice, the team actively supports access to justice for all, including those who may face barriers within the legal system. Brace Law approach is rooted in being passionately involved in every case. They travel to different locations to meet clients where they are, making legal support accessible and convenient. Additionally, Brace Law prioritizes client feedback, consistently seeking ways to improve based on their experiences.
A Timeless Love/ The Lavish Albanian Wedding of Lusi Brace and Ergest Plaku
Lusi Brace and Ergest Plaku’s wedding on July 10, 2022, in the elegant city of Korçë, Albania, was nothing short of a lavish, unforgettable celebration. The day began with an intimate, serene ceremony at a historic stone church, where Lusi, radiant in a custom lace gown, exchanged vows with Ergest, who wore a tailored suit that exuded modern sophistication. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Korçë mountains and ancient architecture, the ceremony beautifully captured the fusion of tradition and luxury. Guests, flown in from Canada and various parts of Albania, were welcomed into a reception space that felt like something out of a dream. Held in an exquisite, chandelier-lit venue decorated with cascading floral arrangements of white roses, eucalyptus, and blush peonies, the atmosphere radiated elegance and romance. Many Albanian celebrities performed like, Anxhela Peristeri, Bes Kallaku, Genc Prevulkaj etc and it was featured in different Albanian news portals for its as an extraordinary event. The couple shared their first dance beneath a canopy of twinkling lights, setting the tone for an evening full of love, laughter, and joy.
A Legacy of Love and Tradition
In true Albanian style, hospitality was at the heart of the evening. Guests were treated to a multi-course dinner that showcased the region’s finest cuisine, with delicate seafood dishes, tender roasted meats, and a selection of Albanian and international wines.
The night ended with a grand fireworks display illuminating the sky above Korçë, symbolizing the couple’s journey ahead and the love shared by everyone present. Lusi and Ergest’s wedding was a magnificent tribute to their roots, their family, and the life they are building together—a truly luxurious and heartfelt celebration that will be remembered by all.
The Lavish Albanian Wedding of Lusi Brace and Ergest Plaku
The Arrival of Emma
Following their enchanting wedding, Lusi and Ergest were blessed with a second daughter. In May 2023, their daughter Emma was born, adding even more joy and love to their lives. Her arrival symbolized a heartfelt celebration of their marriage and marked a new chapter in their journey together, making their love story all the more memorable.
Lusi Brace/ A Leading Advocate in Immigration Law
Since 2020, Lusi Brace has consistently ranked among Vaughan’s top three immigration lawyers, recognized by Three Best Rated for her exceptional dedication to clients and expertise in navigating complex legal matters. As the founder of Brace Law with offices in Vaughan and Oakville, Lusi brings extensive experience in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Real Estate Law, providing clients with compassionate and thorough legal support. Known for her meticulous approach and commitment to access to justice, she has built a trusted reputation within the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
As a prominent lawyer in Vaughan, you’ve been recognized among the best in immigration law since 2020. What do you believe sets your practice apart in such a competitive field?
I think what sets my firm aside is the readiness and willingness to take the time and listen to each and every client’s needs and concerns. We have an excellent track record of retaining as the feedback from clients has always been that when they first speak to us, they feel that they are being heard rather than rushed into booking a consultation. When clients meet with the lawyers for a consultation, they do not feel that time is running out but rather are comfortable to share their concerns and have any questions they have answered so that they can make the right choice when they retain. Understandably each case is complicated as per its facts but we strive to tailor our service to each client’s particular needs and goals.
You’ve had a dynamic career working across several areas of law, including criminal, family, and real estate law. How do you balance these various legal specialties while maintaining such high standards for each?
started with practicing criminal law which equipped me with advancing my litigation and trial skills. Although criminal law in its daily practice can be informal, it has been so useful in shaping my professional skills and equipping me with the ability to litigate any matter in family or civil as long as I understand and abide by the Rules of that practice area. Once you become a skilled barrister, I feel that navigating through the work of a solicitor is not as challenging as it is a lot of precedent focused work. Being a barrister also teaches you how to be creative in dealing with litigation and hence that creativity becomes essential when dealing with immigration and/or real estate files. Being a general practitioner may have some disadvantages but the best advantage is that I am always busy and I always get to choose the cases I work on.
Your legal work emphasizes access to justice and supporting clients in vulnerable situations. Can you share how this mission influences your daily practice and approach to client relations?
My team and I have excellent capability in being compassionate and great listeners and we have mastered the ability to understand that for clients in vulnerable situations, their matter is tied to their livelihood, safety and/or dignity. We take it upon ourselves to create a safe, trusting space where the clients feel they are being heard. It is in that space, we find that clients confide in us about their legal struggles and truly feel understood and heard which is essential in building their rapport with them and creating a tailored representation of their case. Moreover, vulnerable clients sometimes do not have the background to understand the complex language or the procedural rules and hence we always simplify those rules and concepts without losing the integrity of the information so that they feel empowered and understand the legal concepts. In return they feel more confident and less overwhelmed when it comes to dealing and understanding their legal matters and potential outcomes.
Building Success Stories Within the Albanian Community
You’ve been actively involved with the Albanian community in Canada. How has this connection shaped your work and vision at Brace Law, particularly in supporting newcomers and immigrant families? My involvement in the Albanian community is two-fold. One is the desire to extend my services and act as a vessel of education and great representation of my own community members who entrust me with their legal matters. Second, the ability to offer the solution to their legal troubles or struggles. The positive feedback of that involvement has led to community members being referred to my services and achieving the desired success for them whether they are immigrant families or newcomers.
