Method of evaluating documents

A method of evaluating at least one document. The method includes compiling first data indicative of a first document that includes a plurality of first data fields. The method also includes receiving second data indicative of a first criteria that includes at least one of a quantity of first data fields to evaluate or a degree of required similarity with respect to a first data field to establish a match. The method also includes performing a first- query as a function of the first criteria with respect to a first database. The first database is populated with third data indicative of a plurality of second documents that each include a plurality of second data fields. The method also includes establishing fourth data indicative of a listing of second documents as a function of the second data fields associated with one second document that substantially match a respective first data field of the first document. The method further includes identifying as a function of the hierarchy at least one of the plurality of second documents to be further evaluated with respect to at least one second data field associated with the identified second document.