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Remove Client Names from Legal Documents Before AI Use

Backed by Microsoft For Startups
Guided by Grayver Law Group
AES-256 Encryption
Free during early access

Remove client names from legal documents for AI analysis to protect confidentiality. Client names are the most obvious PII, but Justee goes beyond names — automatically detecting and removing SSNs, addresses, financial data, and 30+ other identifying elements so your AI-assisted work stays anonymous.

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Key Takeaways

Client names are the most recognizable PII but are just one of 30+ entity types that need removal

Justee replaces all names with sequential placeholders like [PERSON_1] that preserve document relational structure

AES-256 encryption protects documents during processing and files are permanently deleted after name removal

Comprehensive name removal covers clients, opposing parties, witnesses, judges, and all referenced individuals

Under 2 minutes*

Average Redaction Time

30+ types

PII Entity Types Detected

AES-256 Encryption

Document Security

* Estimates based on typical documents. Actual results vary by document size and complexity.

Removing client names from legal documents before AI submission may seem straightforward, but in practice it presents significant challenges. A single legal document may reference dozens of individuals — clients, opposing parties, witnesses, judges, attorneys, notaries, and third parties. Each name may appear multiple times in different formats: full name, last name only, initials, or nickname. Additionally, names alone are not sufficient for true anonymization. Addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and other contextual details can identify individuals even when their names are removed. Effective client name removal therefore requires a comprehensive approach that addresses all identifying information, not just the most obvious name fields. Justee handles this complexity automatically, detecting every form of name reference and all associated identifying data across the entire document. Sequential, typed placeholders maintain the document's relational structure — ensuring that [PERSON_1] refers to the same individual throughout — while eliminating all actual identifying information.

What We Redact

Every referenced name — clients, witnesses, attorneys, judges — replaced with [PERSON_N] placeholders

Name variations including full names, last-name-only references, and initials all detected and replaced

Associated contact information for each named person stripped alongside their name

Organization names including companies, firms, and institutions replaced with [ORGANIZATION_N]

Government identifiers tied to named individuals like SSNs and bar numbers removed in parallel

Risks of Sharing Unredacted Documents

Removing only names while leaving addresses and SSNs still allows individual identification

Manual find-and-replace misses name variations, nicknames, and context-dependent references

Failing to remove all instances of a name creates partial disclosure that may be worse than none

Names in headers, footers, and reference lines are commonly overlooked in manual review

Documents referencing the same person across multiple matters need consistent anonymization

How It Works

1
Upload the Document

Upload your legal document containing client names in PDF, DOCX, or TXT format.

2
Comprehensive Name Detection

Justee finds all name references — full names, last names, initials — plus 30+ associated PII entity types.

3
Review Name Replacements

Preview the document with all names replaced by sequential [PERSON_N] and [ORGANIZATION_N] placeholders.

4
Download Anonymous Version

Export the fully anonymized document ready for safe submission to any AI analysis tool.

Hypothetical Case Study by Justee

A workers' compensation attorney wanted to use AI to analyze 20 settlement agreements to identify patterns in how insurance carriers structured their releases. Each settlement agreement contained the injured worker's name, employer name, insurance carrier name, claims adjuster name, attorney names for both sides, SSN, date of injury, medical provider names, and settlement amounts.

Issue Found: A single workers' compensation settlement agreement referenced an average of 8-10 named individuals and organizations. Across 20 agreements, that meant approximately 180 name references that all needed removal before AI submission.

Resolution: Justee processed all 20 agreements, detecting and replacing every name reference with sequential placeholders. The tool caught name variations (e.g., "Dr. James Kim" and "Dr. Kim" mapped to the same [PERSON_N]) and removed all associated identifiers. The AI analyzed release language patterns without knowing any party identities.

Workers' Compensation Settlement: Before vs. After

Why it matters: All party names, the insurance carrier, adjuster contact, attorney bar number, workplace address, SSN, and settlement amount are replaced. The settlement structure, release language, and injury timeline remain intact for AI analysis.

No credit card required

Name removal sounds simple until you realize a single document can reference the same person five different ways. Automated detection catches what manual review misses — and catches it every time, in every document.

Artem Dolukhanyan
Artem Dolukhanyan

Partner, Corporate Transactions at Grayver Law Group

AI PII Redaction vs. Manual Redaction

FeatureJustee AI RedactionManual Redaction
Name Detection DepthAll variations: full, partial, initials, nicknamesOften misses partial references and variations
Associated PIIRemoves SSNs, addresses, contacts with namesMay remove names but leave associated data
SpeedUnder 2 minutes for complete name removal20-45 minutes per document
Multi-Person ConsistencySequential labels maintain person trackingInconsistent labels across many individuals
CostFree, no sign-up requiredBillable attorney or paralegal time
* Comparison data represents estimates based on internal testing for typical document types. Redaction times and detection coverage vary by document complexity, length, and content type.

Official Privacy & Data Protection Resources

ABA Model Rule 1.6 — Confidentiality of Information

ABA rule establishing the duty to protect client information, including client identity, from unauthorized disclosure.

FTC — Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business

FTC guidance on safeguarding personal information including names and associated identifiers in business contexts.

USA.gov — Identity Theft and Data Protection

Federal government resources on identity theft prevention and personal data protection measures.

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Important Legal Disclaimer

Not Legal Advice: The information and analysis provided by Justee AI is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, our AI-powered service is not a substitute for professional legal counsel.

No Attorney-Client Relationship: Use of Justee AI does not create an attorney-client relationship. Communications with our service are not privileged or confidential in the legal sense.

Consult a Professional: For specific legal matters, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Legal requirements vary by location and circumstances, and only a licensed attorney can provide advice tailored to your specific situation.

Performance Estimates (*): All statistics, metrics, and numerical claims on this page — including review times, cost comparisons, accuracy percentages, and database size — are estimates based on internal testing, industry research, and typical use cases. Actual results vary based on document type, complexity, length, jurisdiction, and other factors. Cost comparisons reference publicly available average attorney rates and are not guaranteed savings. "1M+ laws and regulations" refers to the breadth of Justee's reference database and does not imply that every provision is checked against every law for every document.

By using our service, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and understand the limitations of AI-powered legal analysis. You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and applicability of any information to your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Justee removes all PII, not just names. While name removal is the most visible change, Justee also detects and replaces SSNs, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, financial data, case numbers, bar IDs, and 30+ other entity types.

Justee's detection algorithms identify name variations including full names, last-name-only references, and initials. All variations of the same person are replaced with the same placeholder to maintain relational consistency.

Justee uses contextual analysis to distinguish between names and common words. While no system is perfect, the detection algorithms are designed to minimize both false positives (marking non-names as names) and false negatives (missing actual names).

Yes. The preview feature shows all detected names highlighted with color-coded labels. You can review each detection before downloading the final redacted document.

Justee is designed to detect names across diverse naming conventions. While optimized for English-language documents, the tool recognizes common international name patterns found in U.S. legal documents.

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Last updated: May 13, 2026

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