/* ==========================================================================
   CSS VARIABLES & DESIGN SYSTEM (Blue, Gold & Black Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --gold: #c4a06a;
    --gold-light: #d4af7a;
    --gold-dark: #9c7c4b;
    --gold-glow: rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.18);
    
    /* Dark Theme (Midnight Blue, Black, and Deep Charcoal) */
    --bg-dark: #05070a; /* Black with subtle blue tint */
    --bg-dark-card: #0c121e; /* Deep Midnight Blue Card */
    --bg-dark-card2: #141b2b; /* Lighter Midnight Navy Card */
    
    /* Light Theme (For high-contrast sections) */
    --bg-light: #ffffff;
    --bg-light-alt: #f3f6fc; /* Very soft ice-blue tint */
    --bg-light-card: #ffffff;
    
    --text-primary-dark: #f1f5f9; /* Slate 100 */
    --text-secondary-dark: #94a3b8; /* Slate 400 */
    
    --text-primary-light: #0f172a; /* Slate 900 */
    --text-secondary-light: #475569; /* Slate 600 */
    --text-muted: #94a3b8;
    
    --border-dark: rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.2); /* Subtle Gold border */
    --border-light: rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.25);
    
    --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    
    --radius: 24px;
    --radius-sm: 12px;
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}
body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
button {
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: inherit;
}
input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    outline: none;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--gold-dark);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REUSABLE UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
}

.gold-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 10px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.italic-serif {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-gold {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #05070a;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 24px 8px 8px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--gold-glow);
}
.btn-gold-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 13px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 24px 14px 14px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #030508 0%, #080f1a 45%, #101c30 75%, #05080f 100%);
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    opacity: 0.12;
    filter: saturate(0.3);
}
.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%),
                linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5, 7, 10, 0.4) 0%, rgba(5, 7, 10, 0.95) 100%);
}

/* Header */
.header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 50;
    padding: 0 40px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.header.sticky {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 7, 10, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    padding: 0 40px;
}
.header-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 28px 0;
    gap: 32px;
}
.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
}
.nav a {
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}
.nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
}
.nav a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Pill CTA */
.btn-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #05070a;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 18px 6px 6px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-pill:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.pill-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 28px;
}
.hamburger span {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary-dark);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: block;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Nav */
.mobile-nav {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px 40px 32px;
    background: rgba(5, 7, 10, 0.97);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.mobile-nav.open {
    display: flex;
}
.mobile-nav a {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-pill-mobile {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #05070a;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Hero Content */
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 40px 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 90px);
}
.hero-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

/* Review Badge */
.review-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.review-icons {
    display: flex;
}
.ricon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.ricon.google { background: #ffffff; color: #4285f4; z-index: 2; }
.ricon.facebook { background: #1877f2; color: #ffffff; margin-left: -10px; z-index: 1; }
.review-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}
.review-info .stars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 12px;
}
.review-info .stars span {
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 5px;
}
.review-info p {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 12px;
}
.review-info p strong {
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
}

/* Hero Title */
.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
}
.hero-sub {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 440px;
}

/* Hero Button */
.btn-hero {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.3);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 8px 24px 8px 8px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-hero:hover {
    background: rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-btn-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Hero Right */
.hero-right {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
}
.hero-lawyer {
    height: 650px;
    max-height: 80vh;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 75%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 75%, transparent 100%);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
}

/* Clients Widget */
.widget-clients {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: -20px;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: right;
}
.clients-stat {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.client-avatars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}
.cav {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #05070a;
    margin-left: -9px;
}
.cav:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.cav-arrow {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #05070a;
    font-size: 11px;
    border: 2px solid #05070a;
    margin-left: -9px;
}

/* Seal Widget */
.widget-seal {
    position: absolute;
    left: -20px;
    bottom: 22%;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    z-index: 10;
}
.seal-ring {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    animation: sealSpin 20s linear infinite;
}
.seal-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    fill: rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.7);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.seal-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--gold);
}
@keyframes sealSpin { 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* Watermark */
.hero-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(120px, 18vw, 260px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    letter-spacing: -4px;
    user-select: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT ME SECTION (LIGHT BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-me-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
    padding: 120px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    border-radius: 40px 40px 0 0;
    margin-top: -40px; /* Overlaps hero for smooth round corners card look */
    text-align: center;
}

.about-me-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.about-me-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-me-text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

/* Dark Pill containers in paragraph */
.bubble-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--text-primary-light);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8em;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 2px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin: 0 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-me-btn-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CASE HIGHLIGHTS SECTION (LIGHT BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.case-highlights-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
    padding: 80px 0 120px;
}

.case-highlights-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.case-highlights-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.case-highlights-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
}

.case-highlights-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary-light);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.case-hl-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.case-slider-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}
.slider-nav-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-nav-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
}
.slider-nav-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Case cards layout */
.case-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Cards are Dark Midnight Blue over the Light Background */
.project-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
}
.project-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.pc-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.project-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.project-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.pc-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.pc-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}
.pcs-val {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
}
.pcs-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES (DARK BACKGROUND - MIDNIGHT BLUE)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.section-header .section-label {
    justify-content: center;
}
.section-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.section-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
}
.section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}
.section-sub {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.service-card:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}
.sc-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    background: var(--gold-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .sc-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #0e0c09;
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sc-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.sc-link i { transition: var(--transition); }
.sc-link:hover { color: var(--text-primary-dark); }
.sc-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS (LIGHT BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light-alt);
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.process-section .section-heading {
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
}
.process-section .section-sub {
    color: var(--text-secondary-light);
}
.process-steps {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 60px;
}
.step {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 220px;
    padding: 0 32px;
    position: relative;
}
.step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.2);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.step h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
}
.step p {
    color: var(--text-secondary-light);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.step-connector {
    width: 1px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--border-light), transparent);
    align-self: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US (DARK BACKGROUND - BLACK)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
}
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}
.why-glow-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 60px 48px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why-glow-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 160, 106, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.why-big-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    display: block;
}
.why-glow-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.why-glow-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.why-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gold-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.why-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.why-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}
.why-feat {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.wf-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--gold-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.why-feat h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.why-feat p {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS (DARK CARD SLIDER)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.testimonials-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.tcard {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.tcard:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.tcard-stars {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
}
.tcard-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    flex: 1;
}
.tcard-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.tcard-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tcard-author strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.tcard-author span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}
.sldr-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-dark-card2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.sldr-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.sldr-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}
.sdot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.sdot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ (LIGHT BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
}
.faq-section .section-heading {
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
}
.faq-section .section-label::before { display: none; }
.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.faq-sub {
    color: var(--text-secondary-light);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-top: 14px;
}
.faq-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.faq-item {
    background: var(--bg-light-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.faq-q {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--text-primary-light);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-q:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}
.faq-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-a {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-a p {
    padding: 0 24px 22px;
    color: var(--text-secondary-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT (DARK BACKGROUND - MIDNIGHT BLUE/BLACK)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 16px 0 40px;
}
.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}
.cd-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.cd-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--gold-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cd-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cd-val {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Contact Form Wrap */
.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--bg-dark-card2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 48px 40px;
}
.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}
.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}
.fg {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.fg label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.fg input, .fg select, .fg textarea {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.fg input:focus, .fg select:focus, .fg textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold-glow);
}
.fg input::placeholder, .fg textarea::placeholder {
    color: #5a5448;
}
.form-feedback {
    font-size: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: none;
}
.form-feedback.success { color: #4ade80; display: block; }
.form-feedback.error { color: #f87171; display: block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background: #040508;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}
.footer-top {
    padding: 80px 0 48px;
}
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 48px;
}
.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-brand p {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}
.footer-socials a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-socials a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--gold-glow);
}
.footer-links h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary-dark);
}
.footer-links ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.footer-links a {
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 4px;
}
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    padding: 24px 0;
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: var(--text-secondary-dark);
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEDIA QUERIES (RESPONSIVE SETUP)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding-top: 20px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .hero-right {
        height: 500px;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-lawyer {
        height: 500px;
    }
    .hero-left {
        padding-bottom: 0;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-sub {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .review-badge {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .about-me-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    .about-me-text {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .case-highlights-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .case-hl-right {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .why-grid, .faq-grid, .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    .services-grid, .case-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .testimonials-track {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .tcard:not(:first-child) {
        display: none;
    }
    .process-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    .step-connector {
        width: 48px;
        height: 1px;
        align-self: auto;
        margin-left: 32px;
    }
    .footer-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav, .btn-pill {
        display: none;
    }
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }
    .header-inner {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }
    .hero-content {
        padding: 20px 24px 0;
    }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .services-grid, .case-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .contact-form-wrap {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
    .section-container {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }
}