Sara Ruotsalainen joined the team at Lindell & Lavoie in 2012.  She is a Minnesota native with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth.  She obtained her post baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate from Inver Hills Community College prior to starting with the firm. As the Office Manager, she ensures the day-to-day office operations run efficiently.  As the Senior Paralegal, she provides support to all the attorneys, primarily Partner James Lavoie.  Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, getting away to Northern Minnesota’s many lakes, and spending as much time outdoors as possible.