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Exhibit 12.1


COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC.

(In Thousands, except for Ratio)

 
  2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  

Earnings

                               
 

Net income

  $ 13,929   $ 14,595   $ 13,836   $ 6,929   $ 35,131  
 

Income tax expense

    12,641     12,266     10,507     4,066     22,834  
 

Fixed charges

    5,335     4,023     3,505     13,882     15,349  
                       
   

Earnings available for fixed charges

    31,905     30,884     27,848     24,877     73,314  
                       

Fixed Charges

                               
 

Interest expense*

    1,537     1,160     1,331     10,980     12,023  
 

Amortization of deferred loan charges

    393     314     426     993     1,445  
 

Estimated interest expense in leases

    3,405     2,549     1,748     1,909     1,881  
                       
   

Total fixed charges

  $ 5,335   $ 4,023   $ 3,505   $ 13,882   $ 15,349  
                       

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

   
6.0
   
7.7
   
7.9
   
1.8
   
4.8
 
                       

*
Interest included in fixed charges includes only interest on third party indebtedness and, accordingly, we have excluded accrued interest expense related to uncertain tax positions.



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COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC. (In Thousands, except for Ratio)