From Jurassic Park wiki
Dr. Richard Levine is a paleontologist, he is only interested in details, and does not much think of the consequences of his actions. He is the exact opposite of Ian Malcolm. Despite being a main character in the book The Lost World, Levine is not featured in the movie version. Instead, in the film, some of his actions were transferred to Sarah Harding and John Hammond.
Levine is the Estate of a famous toy series, he is quite rich and arrogant, but still a paleontologist recognized as being brilliant. A judge ordered Levine to do public service time after a massive speeding violation, and he complied by teaching a seventh grade class, which is how he met Arby Benton and Kelly Curtis, both of whom he would eventually develop an almost paternal relationship towards. Levine coincidentally learns that he is not the only one looking for the 'lost world', and he rushes to Isla Sorna without informing Malcolm or Jack Thorne. He is a friend of Martin Guitierrez.
