Exhibit 10.1

|LOAN NUMBER1031000029-502 NOTE AMOUNT$10,000,000.00 |  | LOAN NAMEEPIQ Systems, Inc. INDEX (w/Margin)Wall Street Journal Prime |  | ACCT.NUMBER RATE4.75% Creditor Use Only |  | AGREEMENT DATE
06/04/02 MATURITY DATE06/04/03 |  | INITIALS
JLH LOAN PURPOSECommercial
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COMMERCIAL LOAN AGREEMENTRevolving Draw Loan

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DATE AND PARTIES.The date of this Commercial Loan Agreement (Agreement) is June 4, 2002. The
parties and their addresses are as follows:

LENDER:
GOLD BANK11301 Nall Avenue
        Leawood, Kansas 66211

BORROWER:
        EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC.a Kansas Corporation
        501 Kansas Avenue
        Kansas City, Kansas 66105

1. DEFINITIONS.For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings.



2. ADVANCES.Advances under this Agreement are made according to the following terms and conditions.



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3. MATURITY DATE.I agree to fully repay the Loan by June 4, 2003.

4. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS.I make to you the following warranties and representations which will continue as long as this Loan is in
effect, except when this Agreement provides otherwise.



5. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.I will prepare and maintain my financial records using consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles
then in effect. I will provide you with financial information in a form that you accept and under the following terms.



6. COVENANTS.Until the Loan and all related debts, liabilities and obligations are paid and discharged, I will comply with the following
terms, unless you waive compliance in writing.

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7. DEFAULT.I will be in default if any of the following occur:



8. REMEDIES.After I default, and after you give any legally required notice and opportunity to cure the default, you may at your option do
any one or more of the following.



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9. COLLECTION EXPENSES AND ATTORNEYS' FEES.On or after Default, to the extent permitted by law, I agree to pay all expenses of collection,
enforcement or protection of your rights and remedies under this Agreement. Expenses include, but are not limited to, attorneys' fees, court costs and other legal expenses. These expenses are due and
payable immediately. If not paid immediately, these expenses will bear interest from the date of payment until paid in full at the highest interest rate in effect as provided for in the terms of this
Loan. All fees and expenses will be secured by the Property I have granted to you, if any. To the extent permitted by the United States Bankruptcy Code, I agree to pay the reasonable attorneys' fees
you incur to collect this debt as awarded by any court exercising jurisdiction under the Bankruptcy Code.

10. APPLICABLE LAW.This Agreement is governed by the laws of Kansas, the United States of America and to the extent required, by the laws of
the jurisdiction where the Property is located. In the event of a dispute, the exclusive forum, venue and place of jurisdiction will be in Kansas, unless otherwise required by law.

11. JOINT AND INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY AND SUCCESSORS.My obligation to pay this Loan is independent of the obligation of any other person who
has also agreed to pay it. You may sue me alone, or anyone else who is obligated on this Loan, or any number of us together, to collect this Loan. Extending this Loan or new obligations under this
Loan, will not affect my duty under this Loan and I will still be obligated to pay this Loan. The duties and benefits of this Loan will bind and benefit the successors and assigns of you and me.

12. AMENDMENT, INTEGRATION AND SEVERABILITY.This Agreement may not be amended or modified by oral agreement. No amendment or modification of
this Agreement is effective unless made in writing and executed by you and me. This Agreement is the complete and final expression of the understanding between you and me. If any provision of this
Agreement is unenforceable, then the unenforceable provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

13. INTERPRETATION.Whenever used, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. The section headings are for
convenience only and are not to be used to interpret or define the terms of this Agreement.

14. NOTICE, FINANCIAL REPORTS AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS.Unless otherwise required by law, any notice will be given by delivering. or mailing
it by first class mail to the appropriate party's address listed in the DATE AND PARTIES section, or to any other address designated in writing. Notice to one party will be deemed to be notice to all
parties. I will inform you in writing of any change in my name, address or other application information. I will provide you any financial statement or information you request. All financial
statements and information I give you will be correct and complete. I agree to sign, deliver, and file any additional documents or certifications that you may consider necessary to perfect, continue,
and preserve my obligations under this Loan and to confirm your lien status on any Property. Time is of the essence.

THIS WRITTEN AGREEMENT IS THE FINAL EXPRESSION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND LENDER, AND AS SUCH IT MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF ANY PRIOR OR CONTEMPORANEOUS ORAL
AGREEMENT.

ADDITIONAL TERMS:

BY SIGNING OR INITIALING BELOW, BOTH PARTIES AFFIRM THAT NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THEM EXISTS.

LENDER:



BORROWER:



15. SIGNATURES.By signing, I agree to the terms contained in this Agreement. I also acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Agreement.

BORROWER:



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