/*
Theme Name: WakiliAfrica
Theme URI: https://wakiliafrica.com
Author: WakiliAfrica
Author URI: https://wakiliafrica.com
Description: Professional legal services theme for WakiliAfrica law firm.
Version: 2.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
Text Domain: wakiliafrica
*/

/* =========================================
   CSS RESET & BASE
   ========================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --gold:       #C9A84C;
  --gold-light: #E8C96A;
  --gold-glow:  rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  --dark:       #0D1B2A;
  --dark-alt:   #152435;
  --charcoal:   #1E2D3D;
  --text:       #2C3E50;
  --muted:      #5A6B7C;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --offwhite:   #F8F6F1;
  --cream:      #FAF8F4;
  --border:     #E0D9CC;
  --shadow:     0 4px 24px rgba(13,27,42,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 48px rgba(13,27,42,0.14);
  --shadow-xl:  0 20px 60px rgba(13,27,42,0.18);
  --radius:     8px;
  --radius-lg:  14px;
  --radius-xl:  20px;
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-out:   cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans:  'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Focus styles for accessibility */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* =========================================
   TYPOGRAPHY — REDUCED HEADING SIZES
   ========================================= */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.85rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; }
p  { margin-bottom: 1rem; max-width: 72ch; }

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* =========================================
   LAYOUT
   ========================================= */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section   { padding: 96px 0; }
.section--dark { background: var(--dark); color: var(--white); }
.section--dark h2, .section--dark h3, .section--dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section--alt  { background: var(--cream); }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

/* =========================================
   BUTTONS — PREMIUM STYLING
   ========================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--dark);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--charcoal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* =========================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================= */
.topbar {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.topbar a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.topbar-left, .topbar-right { display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: center; }
.topbar-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.topbar-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* =========================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION — GLASSMORPHISM
   ========================================= */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 rgba(201,168,76,0.18), 0 4px 20px rgba(13,27,42,0.06);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 rgba(201,168,76,0.3), 0 8px 40px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 24px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 76px;
}
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.site-logo:hover .logo-mark { transform: scale(1.05); }
.logo-text .name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.logo-text .tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Main Nav */
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
.nav-menu > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.nav-menu > li > a:hover,
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-parent > a {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-menu .sub-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,217,204,0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  list-style: none;
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 999;
  animation: dropIn 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}
@keyframes dropIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.nav-menu li:hover > .sub-menu { display: block; }
.nav-menu .sub-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav-menu .sub-menu li a:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 22px;
}

.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 20px;
}

/* Hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

/* =========================================
   HERO — 2-COLUMN HORIZONTAL LAYOUT
   ========================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 540px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.88) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.65) 55%, rgba(13,27,42,0.50) 100%);
}
.hero-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 45%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.25) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Two-column layout */
.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Right column */
.hero-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* 2×2 stats card */
.hero-stats-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.hero-stat-item {
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.hero-stat-item:nth-child(2n)   { border-right: none; }
.hero-stat-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Trust row below stats card */
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 20px;
}
.hero-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-trust-check {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Old hero-stats (not used in new layout) */
.hero-stats { display: none; }

/* =========================================
   PRACTICE AREAS
   ========================================= */
.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.practice-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,217,204,0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,27,42,0.05);
}
.practice-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  transition: height 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}
.practice-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(13,27,42,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.practice-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.practice-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.practice-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.practice-card:hover .practice-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.18) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}
.practice-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.practice-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.practice-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.practice-link::after { content: '→'; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.practice-card:hover .practice-link { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.practice-card:hover .practice-link::after { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* =========================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================= */
.section--dark {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section--has-bg {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.section--has-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.92) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.85) 50%, rgba(26,42,58,0.88) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.section--has-bg > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.section--dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23C9A84C' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.why-item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.why-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.15) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.why-item:hover .why-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.25) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.why-item h4 { margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.why-item p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.72; }

/* =========================================
   TEAM
   ========================================= */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}
.team-photo {
  height: 260px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--offwhite) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.team-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.team-info { padding: 24px; }
.team-info h4 { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.team-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.team-info p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

/* =========================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================= */
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,217,204,0.4);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(13,27,42,0.06);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(13,27,42,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.12;
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.testimonial-card:hover::after { opacity: 0.6; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  line-height: 1.78;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.author-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark); }
.author-title { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 2px; font-weight: 500; }
.star-rating { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 3px; }

/* =========================================
   CONTACT BANNER
   ========================================= */
.contact-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--charcoal) 50%, var(--dark-alt) 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-banner--has-bg {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.contact-banner--has-bg::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.9) 0%, rgba(13,27,42,0.82) 50%, rgba(26,42,58,0.88) 100%) !important;
}
.contact-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23C9A84C' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.contact-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-banner > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-banner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 1.02rem; max-width: none; }
.contact-banner .actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.phone-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dark) 0%, #091520 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-brand .logo-text .name { color: var(--white); }
.footer-brand .logo-text .tagline { color: var(--muted); }
.footer-about {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  max-width: none;
}
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-col h5 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); transform: translateX(3px); }
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.footer-contact-item .fc-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.footer-contact-item strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; max-width: none; }
.footer-gold { color: var(--gold); }

/* =========================================
   PAGE HERO (Inner Pages) — REDUCED SIZE
   ========================================= */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--charcoal) 50%, var(--dark-alt) 100%);
  padding: 76px 0 56px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.3), transparent);
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 1rem; max-width: none; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

/* =========================================
   PRACTICE AREA SINGLE PAGE
   ========================================= */
.practice-content {
  padding: 72px 0;
}
.practice-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.practice-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 36px 0 16px;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.practice-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.practice-body ul {
  margin: 0 0 20px 20px;
}
.practice-body ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.practice-body ul li::marker { color: var(--gold); }
.practice-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.sidebar-services { list-style: none; }
.sidebar-services li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.sidebar-services li:last-child { border: 0; }
.sidebar-services li a { color: var(--text); transition: all var(--transition); }
.sidebar-services li a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.sidebar-services li a.active { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.contact-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-box h4 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1rem; }
.contact-box p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-box .phone { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* =========================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================= */
.contact-section { padding: 72px 0; }
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-block { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-info-block h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--dark); }
.info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.info-item:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.info-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.info-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.info-text span { font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--text); }
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-form-wrap h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.contact-form-wrap .sub { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  appearance: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #B0A89C;
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

/* WhatsApp callout box */
.wa-callout {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.wa-callout h4 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1rem; }
.wa-callout p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* =========================================
   MAP PLACEHOLDER
   ========================================= */
.map-section {
  height: 400px;
  background: var(--offwhite);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.map-section iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* =========================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================= */
.about-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.about-image-main {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--offwhite) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  height: 460px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.about-image-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.about-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  right: -24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.about-badge-float .num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-badge-float .lbl { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.value-card {
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.value-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.value-card h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1rem; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

/* =========================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ========================================= */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 48px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 38px;
  left: 12%;
  right: 12%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.3), var(--gold), rgba(201,168,76,0.3), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}
.step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-num {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13,27,42,0.15);
}
.step:hover .step-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}
.step h4 { font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--dark); }
.step p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }

/* =========================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION SYSTEM
   ========================================= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Stagger children */
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* =========================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ========================================= */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.wa-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  color: white;
}
.wa-float svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: white;
}
.wa-float-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  animation: waPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes waPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

/* =========================================
   FAQ CARDS (Practice Single)
   ========================================= */
.faq-card {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.faq-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.faq-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Practice CTA box */
.practice-cta {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
}
.practice-cta h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.practice-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: none; }
.practice-cta .btn-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* =========================================
   FORM SUCCESS
   ========================================= */
.form-success {
  background: #d4edda;
  color: #155724;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .practice-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .practice-sidebar { position: static; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-badge-float { right: 0; }
  .hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 64px 0; }
  .hero-right { max-width: 480px; }
  .hero-stats-card { max-width: 480px; }
  .hero p { max-width: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .hero-layout { padding: 56px 0; }
  .hero-stats-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 28px; }
  .topbar-left, .topbar-right { gap: 12px; }
  .topbar { font-size: 0.72rem; }

  .main-nav .nav-menu,
  .main-nav .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .main-nav .nav-menu.open { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 76px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    display: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .main-nav.open { display: block; }
  .nav-menu { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
  .nav-menu > li > a { font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 12px 16px; }
  .nav-menu .sub-menu { position: static; box-shadow: none; border: 0; background: var(--cream); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-top: 4px; animation: none; }
  .nav-cta { display: block; margin-top: 16px; }

  .hero { min-height: 75vh; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); }

  .wa-float { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .contact-banner .actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .topbar .container { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; text-align: center; }
}

/* =========================================
   UTILITIES
   ========================================= */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-center p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); }
.divider { width: 48px; height: 2.5px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light)); margin: 16px auto 0; border-radius: 2px; }
.divider--left { margin: 16px 0 0; }

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.animate.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =========================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================= */
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}
.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-trigger:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-trigger { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-body {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 28px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-body { display: block; }
.faq-body p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 16px 0 0;
}

/* =========================================
   BLOG — SECTION & FILTER
   ========================================= */
.blog-section { padding-top: 48px; }

.screen-reader-text {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}
.blog-tools {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1fr) 190px 170px auto auto;
  align-items: end;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.06);
}
.blog-tools > * { min-width: 0; }
.blog-search-field {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.blog-search-field svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-search-field input,
.blog-tool-select select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark);
  font: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.blog-search-field input {
  padding: 0 16px 0 45px;
}
.blog-tool-select select {
  padding: 0 34px 0 12px;
}
.blog-search-field input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.blog-search-field input:focus,
.blog-tool-select select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.16);
}
.blog-tool-select label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-search-button {
  min-height: 48px;
  padding-inline: 22px;
}
.blog-clear {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0 8px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.blog-clear:hover { color: var(--dark); }
.blog-results-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 34px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.blog-results-bar p { margin: 0; }
.blog-results-bar strong { color: var(--dark); }

.blog-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.filter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.filter-pill:hover,
.filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--dark);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.pill-count {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 1px 7px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.filter-pill.active .pill-count,
.filter-pill:hover .pill-count {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* =========================================
   BLOG — FEATURED POST
   ========================================= */
.blog-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  background: var(--dark);
  min-height: 420px;
}
.blog-featured-img {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-featured-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.blog-featured:hover .blog-featured-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-featured-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 60%, rgba(13,27,42,0.5) 100%);
}
.blog-featured-body {
  padding: 48px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.blog-featured-body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); color: var(--white); }
.blog-featured-body h2 a { color: inherit; transition: color var(--transition); }
.blog-featured-body h2 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-featured-body .blog-excerpt { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }

/* =========================================
   BLOG — POST CATEGORY BADGE
   ========================================= */
.post-cat-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.post-cat-badge:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark);
}
.post-cat-badge--hero {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* =========================================
   BLOG — POST META
   ========================================= */
.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.post-meta--hero { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 12px; }
.post-meta span  { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.post-meta svg   { opacity: 0.7; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* =========================================
   BLOG — GRID & CARDS
   ========================================= */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.blog-card-img {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--offwhite);
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--offwhite) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
}
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 8px;
}
.blog-card-body h3 { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 4px 0; }
.blog-card-body h3 a { color: var(--dark); transition: color var(--transition); }
.blog-card-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-excerpt { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.post-read-more {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.post-read-more:hover { gap: 8px; color: var(--gold); }

/* =========================================
   BLOG — PAGINATION
   ========================================= */
.blog-pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 16px; }
.blog-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li a,
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li a:hover,
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li span.current {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--dark);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li span.dots {
  border-color: transparent;
  background: none;
}

/* =========================================
   BLOG — EMPTY STATE
   ========================================= */
.blog-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 24px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.blog-empty-icon { font-size: 3.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blog-empty h3   { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-empty p    { font-size: 0.93rem; }

/* =========================================
   SINGLE POST — LAYOUT
   ========================================= */
.post-hero { padding-bottom: 48px; }
.post-featured-image {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 0 0 56px;
}
.post-featured-image .container img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-height: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.post-layout { padding: 56px 0 80px; }
.post-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.post-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 96px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

/* Post Body Typography */
.entry-content { max-width: none; }
.entry-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); margin: 2em 0 0.6em; padding-top: 0.4em; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.entry-content h3 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem); margin: 1.6em 0 0.5em; color: var(--dark); }
.entry-content h2:first-child, .entry-content h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.entry-content p  { max-width: 72ch; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.85; }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { margin: 0 0 1.2rem 1.4rem; }
.entry-content li { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.entry-content ul li::marker { color: var(--gold); }
.entry-content strong { color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }
.entry-content a    { color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
.entry-content a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.entry-content blockquote {
  margin: 1.5em 0;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.entry-content blockquote p { margin: 0; max-width: none; }
.entry-content img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin: 1.5em 0; }
.entry-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5em 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.entry-content th, .entry-content td { padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--border); text-align: left; }
.entry-content th { background: var(--dark); color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.entry-content tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--offwhite); }

/* Tags & Share */
.post-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.tags-label { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.tag-pill {
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.tag-pill:hover { background: var(--dark); color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--dark); }

/* Tag cloud widget */
.tags-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.tag-count { font-size: 0.72em; opacity: 0.6; }

/* Tag pills inside blog cards */
.card-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 6px; }
.tag-pill--light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.tag-pill--light:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); border-color: var(--gold); }

.post-share { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.share-label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-right: 4px; }
.share-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
}
.share-btn:hover      { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.share-fb:hover       { background: #1877f2; color: #fff; border-color: #1877f2; }
.share-tw:hover       { background: #000; color: #fff; border-color: #000; }
.share-li:hover       { background: #0a66c2; color: #fff; border-color: #0a66c2; }
.share-wa:hover       { background: #25D366; color: #fff; border-color: #25D366; }

/* Post Nav */
.post-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 32px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.post-nav-item {
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.post-nav-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04); }
.post-nav-next { text-align: right; }
.nav-dir { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gold); }
.nav-title { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.4; }

/* Author card */
.author-card { text-align: center; }
.author-avatar--lg {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

/* Related posts */
.related-posts { list-style: none; }
.related-post-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 10px 0; }
.related-post-item:last-child { border: 0; }
.related-post-item a { text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.related-title { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); transition: color var(--transition); line-height: 1.4; }
.related-post-item a:hover .related-title { color: var(--gold); }
.related-date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* =========================================
   BLOG — RESPONSIVE
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .post-content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-sidebar { position: static; }
  .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .blog-featured-img { aspect-ratio: 16/8; }
  .blog-featured-body { padding: 32px 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .share-links { gap: 6px; }
  .share-btn span { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-featured-body { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .post-featured-image .container img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
}
/* =========================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================= */
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,217,204,0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13,27,42,0.04);
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13,27,42,0.08);
}
.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
}
.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-trigger:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.5s var(--ease-out), padding 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-body {
  max-height: 600px;
  padding: 0 28px 24px;
}
.faq-body p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.78; }
.faq-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =========================================
   FIRM INTRO FEATURE CARDS
   ========================================= */
.feature-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,217,204,0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13,27,42,0.04);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13,27,42,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.feature-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}
.feature-card h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.feature-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* =========================================
   HEADER — PHONE CTA BUTTON
   ========================================= */
.header-call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  margin-left: 16px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.header-call-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}
.header-call-btn svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .header-call-text { display: none; }
  .header-call-btn  { padding: 9px 12px; margin-left: 8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .header-call-btn { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER — GOLD TOP STRIPE
   ========================================= */
.footer-top-stripe {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold) 20%, var(--gold-light) 50%, var(--gold) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Footer trust badges */
.footer-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
}
.footer-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.69rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =========================================
   CONTACT BANNER — SPLIT LAYOUT
   ========================================= */
.contact-banner-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-banner-text { text-align: left; }
.contact-banner-text h2 { text-align: left; }
.contact-banner-text p  { text-align: left; }
.contact-banner-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-banner-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .contact-banner-cta   { align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* =========================================
   HOMEPAGE — BLOG PREVIEW SECTION
   ========================================= */
.section--blog-preview {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.section--blog-preview .blog-grid { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =========================================
   FIRM IMAGE WRAP
   ========================================= */
.firm-image-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13,27,42,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,217,204,0.4);
}
.firm-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.firm-image-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* =========================================
   TESTIMONIALS BACKGROUND
   ========================================= */
.section--testimonials-bg {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.section--testimonials-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 0%, rgba(248,246,240,0.92) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.section--testimonials-bg > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* =========================================
   PROCESS SECTION BACKGROUND
   ========================================= */
.section--process-bg {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.section--process-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248,246,240,0.96) 0%, rgba(248,246,240,0.93) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.section--process-bg > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* =========================================
   CONTENT-RICH SERVICE LAYOUTS
   ========================================= */
.practice-overview-intro,
.about-capabilities,
.contact-visit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.92fr) minmax(0, 1.08fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.editorial-image,
.practice-feature-image {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.editorial-image img,
.practice-feature-image img {
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.editorial-image img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.practice-feature-image { margin: 30px 0; }
.practice-feature-image img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 8.5; }
.editorial-image figcaption {
  padding: 11px 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.client-types {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  background: var(--white);
}
.client-types > div {
  padding: 22px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.client-types > div:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.client-types strong,
.client-types span { display: block; }
.client-types strong { color: var(--dark); font-size: 0.86rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.client-types span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.76rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.service-guidance { gap: 72px; }
.guidance-list { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.guidance-list > div {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: start;
}
.guidance-list span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-top: 5px;
}
.guidance-list p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.service-context-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.service-context-grid > div { background: var(--offwhite); padding: 24px; }
.service-context-grid p { margin: 7px 0 0; font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.context-label {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.contact-prep {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.contact-prep ul { margin: 8px 0 0 20px; }
.form-privacy { margin: 14px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.72rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.contact-visit-grid { margin-bottom: 0; }
.capability-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 22px; }
.capability-tags span {
  padding: 7px 11px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .practice-overview-intro,
  .about-capabilities,
  .contact-visit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .client-types { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .client-types > div:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .client-types > div:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .client-types,
  .service-context-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .client-types > div { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .client-types > div:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .service-context-grid { gap: 0; }
  .service-context-grid > div + div { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
}

/* =========================================
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE — ALL DEVICES
   ========================================= */

/* Overflow safety */
html { overflow-x: hidden; }
body { overflow-x: hidden; min-width: 320px; }

/* =========================================
   TOPBAR
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .topbar { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .header-call-text { display: none; }
  .header-call-btn  { padding: 9px 12px; margin-left: 8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-inner { padding: 0 16px; height: 68px; }
  .logo-text .tagline { display: none; }
  .logo-mark { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .logo-text .name { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .header-call-btn { display: none !important; }
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 68px;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.99);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 12px 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
    display: none;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
    max-height: calc(100svh - 68px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .main-nav.open { display: block; }
  .main-nav .nav-menu { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .nav-menu > li > a { font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .nav-menu .sub-menu {
    position: static; box-shadow: none; border: 0;
    background: var(--cream); border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin: 4px 0 4px 8px; animation: none; padding: 4px 8px; display: block;
  }
  .nav-menu .sub-menu li a { padding: 10px 12px; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
}

/* =========================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; padding: 72px 0; }
  .hero-right { max-width: 540px; }
  .hero p { max-width: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero { min-height: auto; }
  .hero-layout { padding: 56px 0 48px; gap: 28px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 6vw, 2.2rem) !important; }
  .hero p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .hero-badge { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 6px 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .hero-right { max-width: 100%; display: flex !important; }
  .hero-stat-item { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }
  .hero-trust { gap: 6px 12px; }
  .hero-trust-item { font-size: 0.7rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-layout { padding: 44px 0 36px; gap: 24px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 10px; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .hero-stat-item { padding: 16px 12px; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.3rem !important; }
  .hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.62rem; }
}

/* =========================================
   CONTAINER & SECTION PADDING
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .section--blog-preview { padding: 56px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section { padding: 48px 0; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5.5vw, 1.7rem) !important; }
}

/* =========================================
   PRACTICE AREAS GRID
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .practice-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .practice-card { padding: 24px 20px; min-height: 0 !important; }
}

/* =========================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .why-item { padding: 26px 20px; }
}

/* =========================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px 16px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .step { padding: 0 12px; }
  .step-num { width: 60px; height: 60px; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .step { padding: 0; }
  .step-num { width: 54px; height: 54px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
}

/* =========================================
   GRID-2 LAYOUTS
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 28px; }
}

/* =========================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 26px 20px; }
}

/* =========================================
   FAQ
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .faq-trigger { padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 0.9rem; gap: 10px; }
  .faq-item.is-open .faq-body { padding: 0 18px 20px; }
}

/* =========================================
   CONTACT BANNER
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-banner-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 28px; }
  .contact-banner-cta { align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-banner { padding: 56px 0; }
  .phone-highlight { font-size: 1.3rem !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-banner { padding: 44px 0; }
  .contact-banner-inner .actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .contact-banner-inner .actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .contact-banner-text p:last-child { font-size: 0.73rem; }
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 36px 24px; }
  .site-footer { padding-top: 56px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px; }
  .site-footer { padding-top: 48px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center; gap: 6px; padding: 18px 0;
  }
  .footer-trust-badges { gap: 6px; }
  .footer-about { font-size: 0.83rem; }
}

/* =========================================
   BLOG INDEX & ARCHIVE
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .blog-featured-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .blog-featured-body { padding: 28px 22px; gap: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-filter { overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; padding-bottom: 6px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .filter-pill { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 6px 14px; white-space: nowrap; }
}

/* =========================================
   SINGLE POST
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .post-content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .post-sidebar { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .post-layout { padding: 40px 0 56px; }
  .post-featured-image { padding-bottom: 28px; }
  .post-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .share-links { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
  .share-btn span { display: none; }
  .post-hero { padding-bottom: 28px; }
  .entry-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4.5vw, 1.45rem); }
}

/* =========================================
   PAGE HERO
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 48px 0 36px !important; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5.5vw, 2rem) !important; }
  .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.74rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px; }
}

/* =========================================
   PRACTICE SINGLE PAGE
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .practice-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 40px; }
  .practice-sidebar { position: static !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn-row { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 12px; }
  .btn-row .btn { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center; }
}

/* =========================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 28px; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 20px; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* =========================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 40px; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 24px 20px !important; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================
   CONTENT LAYOUTS (overview, about, etc.)
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .practice-overview-intro,
  .about-capabilities,
  .contact-visit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .client-types { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .client-types > div:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .client-types > div:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .client-types,
  .service-context-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .client-types > div { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .client-types > div:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .service-context-grid { gap: 0; }
  .service-context-grid > div + div { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
}

/* =========================================
   SIDEBAR CARDS
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sidebar-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .contact-box { padding: 24px 18px !important; }
}

/* =========================================
   BUTTONS — TOUCH FRIENDLY
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn { min-height: 48px; }
}

/* =========================================
   WHATSAPP FLOAT
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .wa-float { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; width: 50px; height: 50px; }
}
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .wa-float { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================
   TAGS, META & MISC
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tags-cloud { gap: 6px; }
  .tag-pill { font-size: 0.74rem; padding: 4px 10px; }
  .post-meta { gap: 10px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .section-label { font-size: 0.67rem; }
  .star-rating { font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* Blog filters remain fully visible on compact phones. */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .blog-filter {
    overflow: visible;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  .filter-pill {
    white-space: normal;
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 7px 11px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

/* Keep compact screens unobstructed and allow widths below 320px to reflow. */
body { min-width: 0; }
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .wa-float { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .blog-tools {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 1fr) 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .blog-search-button { grid-column: 2; }
  .blog-clear { grid-column: 3; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-section { padding-top: 30px; }
  .blog-tools {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px 10px;
    padding: 14px;
  }
  .blog-search-field { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .blog-search-field input,
  .blog-tool-select select { font-size: 16px; }
  .blog-search-button { grid-column: 1; width: 100%; }
  .blog-clear { grid-column: 2; }
  .blog-results-bar { margin-bottom: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-search-button,
  .blog-clear { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .blog-clear { min-height: 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .blog-tools { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-search-field,
  .blog-search-button,
  .blog-clear { grid-column: 1; }
}

/* =========================================
   GLOBAL EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================= */
:root {
  --gold: #b58a2a;
  --gold-light: #d4b15c;
  --gold-glow: rgba(181, 138, 42, 0.18);
  --dark: #172127;
  --dark-alt: #202d33;
  --charcoal: #29373d;
  --text: #334249;
  --muted: #66757b;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --offwhite: #f3f6f5;
  --cream: #f7f8f6;
  --border: #dbe1df;
  --teal: #176b6b;
  --shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 33, 39, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 38px rgba(23, 33, 39, 0.10);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(23, 33, 39, 0.14);
  --radius: 4px;
  --radius-lg: 6px;
  --radius-xl: 8px;
  --font-serif: 'Newsreader', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'DM Sans', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
}

* { letter-spacing: 0; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  background: #fff;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); }
.container { max-width: 1240px; padding-inline: 30px; }
.section { padding: 104px 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--offwhite); }
.section-label {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-label::before { width: 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal); }
.divider {
  width: 56px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0;
}
.home .section > .container > .text-center {
  max-width: 760px;
  text-align: left;
}
.home .section > .container > .text-center p { margin-inline: 0; }
.home .section > .container > .text-center .divider { margin-inline: 0; }

/* Navigation */
.topbar {
  padding: 7px 0;
  background: #111a1f;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.topbar a { color: #e1c77e; }
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(23, 33, 39, 0.08); }
.header-inner { max-width: 1240px; height: 82px; padding-inline: 30px; }
.logo-mark {
  width: 43px;
  height: 43px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.logo-text .name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; }
.logo-text .tagline { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.63rem; }
.nav-menu { gap: 8px; }
.nav-menu a {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: #34434a;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.nav-menu .current_page_item > a {
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--offwhite);
}
.header-call-btn {
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 9px 17px;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--dark);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.header-call-btn:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff !important; box-shadow: none; transform: none; }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border-width: 1px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-primary,
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #111a1f;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-primary::after { display: none; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-dark,
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--dark); border-color: var(--dark); color: #fff; box-shadow: none; }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-outline { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); backdrop-filter: none; }
.btn-outline:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: none; }

/* Homepage hero */
.hero {
  min-height: min(700px, calc(100vh - 110px));
  background: var(--dark);
}
.hero-bg { background-position: center 52%; }
.hero-bg::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 24, 28, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 24, 28, 0.86) 42%, rgba(15, 24, 28, 0.50) 72%, rgba(15, 24, 28, 0.32) 100%);
}
.hero-accent { display: none; }
.hero-layout {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(300px, 0.72fr);
  gap: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px);
  padding: 96px 0;
}
.hero-content { max-width: 710px; }
.hero-badge {
  padding: 0 0 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #e2c777;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 199, 119, 0.45);
  border-radius: 0;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}
.hero h1 {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 5.3vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 0.98;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero h1 span { color: #e2c777; }
.hero p { max-width: 620px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.hero-right { gap: 22px; }
.hero-advisory-panel {
  padding: 6px 0 6px 30px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  color: #fff;
}
.panel-kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #e2c777; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; }
.hero-advisory-panel h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 2rem); line-height: 1.16; }
.hero-matter-list { margin: 26px 0 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }
.hero-matter-list > div { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }
.hero-matter-list span { color: #e2c777; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; }
.hero-matter-list p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.panel-link { color: #fff; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 700; }
.panel-link:hover { color: #e2c777; }
.hero-trust { padding-left: 30px; gap: 8px 18px; }
.hero-trust-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.66); }

/* Practice overview */
.practice-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 56px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.practice-card {
  min-height: 310px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  border: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.practice-card::before { width: 3px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 0; }
.practice-card::after { display: none; }
.practice-card:hover { transform: none; border-color: var(--border); background: var(--offwhite); box-shadow: none; }
.practice-icon {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.practice-card:hover .practice-icon { transform: none; background: transparent; border-color: transparent; }
.practice-card h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.practice-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.89rem; }
.practice-link { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: none; border: 0; }

/* Dark value band */
.section--has-bg::after { background: rgba(16, 27, 31, 0.90); }
.section--dark::before { display: none; }
.why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.why-item {
  padding: 36px 30px 8px;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 0;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}
.why-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.why-item:hover { transform: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); box-shadow: none; }
.why-icon {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin: 0 0 30px;
  color: #e2c777;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.why-item:hover .why-icon { transform: none; background: transparent; border-color: transparent; }
.why-item p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); }

/* Process, proof and content */
.section--process-bg::before { background: rgba(247, 248, 246, 0.94); }
.process-steps { gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.process-steps::before { display: none; }
.step { padding: 34px 28px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); text-align: left; }
.step:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.step-num { margin: 0 0 32px; border-radius: 0; background: transparent; border: 0; color: var(--teal); font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; }
.firm-image-wrap { border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: none; }
.firm-image-wrap img { min-height: 420px; object-fit: cover; }
.feature-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.feature-card { padding: 22px; border: 0; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; }
.feature-card:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
.feature-card-icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--offwhite); color: var(--teal); }
.section--testimonials-bg::before { background: rgba(247,248,246,0.93); }
.testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.testimonial-card { padding: 34px 30px; border-color: var(--border); border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: none; }
.testimonial-card::after { display: none; }
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: #c9d2cf; }
.author-avatar { border-radius: 4px; background: var(--dark); }
.section--blog-preview { background: #fff; }
.blog-card { border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: none; }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: #c9d2cf; }
.blog-card-img { border-radius: 0; }
.post-cat-badge { border-radius: 3px; color: var(--teal); background: rgba(23,107,107,0.08); border-color: rgba(23,107,107,0.2); }
.post-cat-badge:hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.faq-item { border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: none; border-color: var(--border); }
.faq-item:hover,
.faq-item.is-open { box-shadow: none; border-color: #bfcac6; }

/* Interior pages */
.page-hero {
  padding: 82px 0 66px;
  background: var(--dark);
  text-align: left;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb { justify-content: flex-start; }
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 850px; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem); font-weight: 500; }
.page-hero p { max-width: 760px; margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.page-hero::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0 10%, transparent 10%); }
.sidebar-card,
.contact-form-wrap,
.contact-box { border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: none; }
.service-context-grid > div { background: var(--offwhite); border-left: 2px solid var(--teal); }

/* CTA and footer */
.contact-banner { padding: 84px 0; text-align: left; }
.contact-banner--has-bg::before { background: rgba(16, 27, 31, 0.90); }
.contact-banner-inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(280px, 0.6fr); }
.contact-banner-cta { text-align: left; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); padding-left: 38px; }
.contact-banner .actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
.footer-top-stripe { height: 3px; background: var(--gold); }
.site-footer { background: #111a1f; }
.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 0.75fr 1fr; gap: 56px; }
.footer-col h5 { color: #e2c777; }
.footer-trust-badge { border-radius: 3px; }
.social-link { border-radius: 3px; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero { min-height: auto; }
  .hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 52px; padding: 82px 0; }
  .hero-content { max-width: 760px; }
  .hero-right { max-width: 680px; }
  .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .why-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-banner-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-banner-cta { padding: 28px 0 0; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .hero-right { display: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .container { padding-inline: 20px; }
  .section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .header-inner { height: 70px; padding-inline: 20px; }
  .hero-layout { padding: 70px 0 64px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 11vw, 3.45rem); }
  .hero-right { display: none; }
  .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .practice-card { min-height: 260px; }
  .why-grid,
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-item { border-right: 0; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .step { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .feature-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero { padding: 58px 0 46px; }
  .footer-grid { gap: 38px; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hero-actions { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
  .hero-trust { display: grid; }
  .practice-card { padding: 30px 24px; }
  .contact-banner .actions { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-banner .actions .btn { justify-content: center; }
}