Jason Banonis, shareholder in the Casualty Department in our King of Prussia office, was honored with the Pennsylvania Defense Institute’s (PDI) 2026 Attorney of the Year Award at the organization's annual conference on July 30 in Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania. Composed of defense attorneys and insurance industry leaders, PDI is Pennsylvania’s premier defense organization, dedicated to advancing the interests of the civil litigation defense bar and promoting excellence in the practice of law.
“Jason has played a long and outstanding role in PDI, and it is no exaggeration to say that he is one of this organization’s greatest assets,” said PDI President Tricia S. Springer. “For many years, he has dedicated his time, energy, and leadership to advancing PDI’s mission. While his contributions have been many, his work in legislative affairs stands out. As chair of PDI’s Legislative Affairs Committee, he has helped keep our members informed and ensured that PDI remains an effective voice on issues affecting the defense bar. His commitment has made a lasting impact on both the organization and the profession.”
Banonis joined Marshall Dennehey in 2002, primarily focusing on casualty litigation. He has handled the defense of hundreds of premises liability, retail and motor vehicle matters, trying several cases to verdict. He represents many Fortune 500 companies and a considerable number of service providers in sports and entertainment, retail, corrections, healthcare, facilities, restaurant and bar industries.
In addition to PDI, Banonis is active in the Defense Research Institute (DRI), where he serves as the State Representative for Pennsylvania and on the State Legislation and Rules Task Force.
A graduate of Bucknell University and Widener University School of Law, Banonis is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
