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Exhibit 12.1

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

 
   2013   2012   2011   2010   2009  

Earnings

                                

Net income

   $ 11,110   $ 22,427   $ 12,080   $ 13,929   $ 14,595  

Income tax expense

     5,995     12,979     8,827     12,641     12,266  

Fixed charges

     16,325     13,089     9,651     5,335     4,023  
                       
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Earnings available for fixed charges

     33,430     48,495     30,558     31,905     30,884  
                       
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Fixed Charges

                                

Interest expense(1)

     10,395     8,767     5,204     1,537     1,160  

Interest capitalized

     (168 )   (220 )   —     —     —  

Amortization of deferred loan charges

     1,903     716     640     393     314  

Estimated interest expense in leases

     4,195     3,826     3,807     3,405     2,549  
                       
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Total fixed charges

   $ 16,325   $ 13,089   $ 9,651   $ 5,335   $ 4,023  
                       
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     2.0     3.7     3.2     6.0     7.7  
                       
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(1)
Interest expense excludes interest related to uncertain tax positions which is included in income tax expense shown above.



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