Richard G. Halpern, a passionate and pioneering advocate for tort victims in the United States has passed away from cancer at age 64.  Although I've known Rich Halpern for almost 20 years, I've only really got to know him well over the last three. People either loved Rich or hated him. Many in the structured settlement industry never knew the Rich Halpern that I came to know, the father and grandfather, friend, mentor and innovator. I also remember the man who was proud auto enthusiast who loved to tell the story of how his Porsche turned Michael Jordan's head.

For the complete story, please click Richard G. Halpern, a passionate and pioneering advocate for tort victims in the United States has passed away from cancer at age 64.  Although I've known Rich Halpern for almost 20 years, I've only really got to know him well over the last three. People either loved Rich or hated him. Many in the structured settlement industry never knew the Rich Halpern that I came to know, the father and grandfather, friend, mentor and innovator. I also remember the man who was proud auto enthusiast who loved to tell the story of how his Porsche turned Michael Jordan's head.

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