Early access · Plaintiff & defense
Preference analysis,
documented.
Build a defensible ordinary course and new value analysis from invoice and payment data — with exhibit-ready charts in minutes, not hours.
Antecedent gives you an instant read on a preference case.
Features
Antecedent is a powerful tool for analyzing preference cases in bankruptcy, featuring tools that let bankruptcy attorneys and credit professionals understand potential preference liability.
Historical baseline
Builds a weighted baseline from historical invoicing data, so a handful of unusual invoices don't skew the analysis.
Ordinary course ranges
Preset total-range and 15-day ranges centered on the weighted average, or build a fully custom range.
Statistical soundness check
Flags when a standard-deviation or total-range approach may not fit the data you're working with.
Days outstanding or days past due
Run the analysis from invoice date or from the due date, and compare the two when credit terms have changed.
Subsequent new value
Calculates new value together with ordinary course, since the two defenses interact rather than stand alone.
Exhibits and case files
Exports charts to PDF or Excel, and saves every case's settings so the analysis can be revisited or defended.
Import and export data
Antecedent allows data imports from ERP platforms and accounting systems directly. You can also export data in CSV or Excel formats. Antecedent minimizes the hassle of converting data and lets you get to work faster.
Trustees & trustee counsel
Decide which claims are worth pursuing, and document why.
Liquidating trusts & plan administrators
Screen large defendant lists consistently, without a spreadsheet per defendant.
Creditors' counsel & credit professionals
Test your ordinary course range before the other side does.
Grounded in how courts actually rule
Antecedent leverages real-world experience from seasoned preference professionals. It calculates not only the common defenses but gives you a deep look into all facets of the case. Where an approach may not work, Antecedent helps you spot the issue.
Antecedent is based on an open-source project, meaning no proprietary "black boxes" but an open, reliable approach that courts can trust. No more calculating preferences on spreadsheets—Antecedent is built on a powerful data analysis platform that gives you insights that spreadsheets cannot. Antecedent gives you accurate, reliable, and powerful tools for accurately assessing a preference case.
Resources
Articles and analysis on preference claims and the ordinary course defense.
What Is a Preference?
An introduction to preference claims in bankruptcy, including the statutory elements and why the defenses matter.
Read articleDue Diligence and Preference Claims
How courts interpret the Bankruptcy Code's reasonable due diligence requirement in preference litigation.
Read articleUnderstanding Preference Defenses
A preference case starts---and often ends---with an analysis of the most common defenses. These are the "subjective ordinary course of business" and the "new value" defenses. Ante…
Read articleEarly-access pricing
Pilot pricing for the first firms and estates. Antecedent has no per-user limitations - your whole team can have access to Antecedent during early access with no additional costs. If you need more flexibility, custom tiers can be available. Note that current pilot pricing is subject to change.
Starter
$200 / month
Maximum of 5 estates and 25 preference cases. Perfect for small firms or Chapter 7 trustees.
Professional
$500 / month
Maximum of 10 estates and 100 preference cases. Ideal for mid-sized firms or single-case portfolios.
Enterprise
Inquire for Price
For larger estates or firms that specialize in preference cases, call for pricing. Flexible options are available for larger cases or multiple estates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this legal advice?
No. Antecedent is an analytical tool for attorneys, trustees, and credit professionals. The user remains responsible for legal judgments.
Do you serve both plaintiffs and defendants?
Yes. Each customer's data is kept separate and is never visible to, or used for, any other customer.
Does it replace an expert?
No. It produces analysis and exhibits to support your work; whether you need an expert remains your decision.
Can I inspect the methodology?
Yes. The calculation core is the open-source PAT project, so the method can be reviewed line by line.
Is Antecedent an AI tool?
Antecedent was built using AI tools, but uses data analysis platforms rather than AI to perform analysis. That way the analysis is consistent and reproducible. Because Antecedent does not use AI you can be sure that the results it gives are based on math and not hallucinations.
See it on your own data.
Bring a sample set of invoices and payments — we'll walk through the analysis together.