Portland, ORE – December 6, 2013. The Portland Business Journal’s ninth annual “Most Admired Companies” list was published, announcing some of “Oregon’s best companies in the state,” according to Craig Wessel, publisher of the Portland Business Journal. Ball Janik LLP was ranked twelfth among 25 firms in the “Professional Services” category, which includes legal, accounting and staffing firms. Ballots were mailed to 3,200 CEOs in Oregon, and nominated over 150 companies for each category. “Ball Janik LLP’s success is measured by the clients we serve, backed by our commitment to providing superior legal services,” stated Steve Janik, Chairman of Ball Janik LLP. “We are honored by this recognition, and pleased to be among Oregon’s most admired companies.”