Thousands of complaints arrive at the NHCLU office every year. Some are referred to other agencies dedicated to the specific area of the complaint. The remainder are reviewed by our staff attorney and other legal volunteers to determine how best to protect the civil liberties of those who seek our assistance. Much of our legal work never reaches the courtroom. Through discussion, negotiation and pressure, our attorneys resolve many issues. However, when negotiations do not succeed, our staff attorney and cooperating attorneys across the state ask the courts to protect the individual rights of residents, and compel the government to honor the Bill of Rights.