:root {
    --bg-dark: #16181A;
    --bg-dark-surface: #1E2023;
    --bg-dark-card: #25282C;
    --maroon: #25282C;
    
    --gold: #C5A059;
    --gold-light: #D4AF67;
    --gold-dark: #A37F3B;
    --gold-badge: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
    --gold-border: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);

    --bg-cream: #FAF9F6;
    --bg-warm: #F4F2EC;
    --bg-light: #FFFFFF;

    --text-dark: #16181A;
    --text-body: #4A4D52;
    --text-muted: #7A7E85;
    --text-light: #FFFFFF;

    --border-light: #EBE8E1;
    --border-soft: #F0ECE3;

    --body-font: "Poppins", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --title-font: "Cinzel", "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;

    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(22, 24, 26, 0.07);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(22, 24, 26, 0.12);
    --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-pill: 50px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL RESETS & BASE TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    font-family: var(--body-font);
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--title-font);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
h1 { font-size: 46px; }
h2 { font-size: 32px; }
h3 { font-size: 20px; }
h4 { font-size: 17px; }
p { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 16px; }
a { text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); color: inherit; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Section Spacing */
.section-py { padding: 40px 0; }

/* Section Titles */
.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.section-title .eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.section-title h2 { font-size: 32px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 0; }
.section-title .rule {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin: 14px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-title.text-left { text-align: left; margin-left: 0; }
.section-title.text-left .rule { margin-left: 0; }
.section-title.on-dark h2 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.section-title.on-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Standalone eyebrow (outside section-title) */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.rule {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin: 14px 0 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #16181A !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}
.btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
}
.btn-gold-pill {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #16181A !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-gold-pill:hover { background: #FFFFFF; color: #16181A !important; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-gold-solid {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #16181A !important;
    padding: 15px 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Floating Widget */
.floating-quick-actions {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 9999;
}
.floating-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}
.floating-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
.phone-btn { background: var(--bg-dark); border: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.whatsapp-btn { background: #25D366; }
.floating-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    right: 60px;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.floating-btn:hover .floating-tooltip { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TOPBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
    background: #0E1011;
    color: #A0A5AD;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.topbar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.topbar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.topbar-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.topbar-item i { color: var(--gold); }
.topbar-left a { color: #E2E8F0; font-weight: 500; }
.topbar-left a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.topbar-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.topbar-social { display: flex; gap: 6px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER NAVIGATION (Desktop + Mobile Fixed)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-nav.sticky-header {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 12px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.nav-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.brand-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.brand-logo img {
    height: 46px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}
.main-nav .brand-logo img {
    
    height: 52px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 2px 6px;
}
    /* Brand Color Social Icons Styling */
    .topbar-social a, .footer-social a, .team-socials a {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        margin-right: 6px;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    }
    .topbar-social a:hover, .footer-social a:hover, .team-socials a:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    }
    .social-facebook { background-color: #1877F2 !important; }
    .social-linkedin { background-color: #0A66C2 !important; }
    .social-twitter  { background-color: #1DA1F2 !important; }
    .social-instagram{ background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%,#e6683c 25%,#dc2743 50%,#cc2366 75%,#bc1888 100%) !important; }
    .social-google   { background-color: #4285F4 !important; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .mobile-logo-toggle, .nav-toggle { display: none !important; }
    .nav-menu {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4px;
        position: static !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        border: none !important;
        width: auto !important;
    }
    .nav-menu > li > a {
        padding: 8px 14px;
        color: #E2E8F0;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
        display: block;
    }
    .nav-menu > li:hover > a,
    .nav-menu > li.active > a { color: var(--gold); }
    .nav-header-cta { display: block !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mobile-logo-toggle { display: flex !important; }
    .nav-toggle {
        color: var(--gold);
        font-size: 22px;
        padding: 4px 10px;
        border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
        border-radius: 4px;
    }
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
        padding: 15px 0;
        border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
        z-index: 999;
    }
    .nav-menu.show, .nav-menu.open { display: flex !important; }
    .nav-menu > li > a {
        padding: 11px 20px;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        font-size: 14px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
        display: block;
    }
    .nav-header-cta { display: none; }
}

.nav-menu .has-children { position: relative; }
.nav-menu .has-children > a i { font-size: 11px; margin-left: 4px; }
.sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 250px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 6px 0;
    z-index: 100;
}
.nav-menu .has-children:hover .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.sub-menu li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.sub-menu li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.sub-menu li a:hover { background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15); color: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-juristica {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0px;
}
.hero-juristica .slick-dots{
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 124px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.hero-slide {
    padding: 100px 0 190px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
}
.hero-slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22, 24, 26, 0.92) 0%, rgba(22, 24, 26, 0.78) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.hero-slide .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-content { max-width: 650px; }
.hero-pill-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.highlight-gold-box {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #16181A;
    padding: 2px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
}
.hero-content p { color: #e2e2e2; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* Floating Feature Cards */
.hero-floating-cards {  position: relative; z-index: 20; background:transparent; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.hero-floating-cards .container{
    background: #fff;
    margin-top: -100px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.floating-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}
.floating-card {
    background: #16181a1c;
    padding: 26px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid #d5d5d5;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.card-icon { font-size: 28px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.floating-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.floating-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}
.about-media {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.about-media img { width: 100%; height: 380px; object-fit: cover; }
.about-copy h2 { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.about-copy p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.signature { font-family: var(--title-font); font-size: 26px; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.signature-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PRACTICE AREAS SECTION (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.practice-section { background: #FFFFFF; }
.practice-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.practice-card {
    background: #16181a1c;
    padding: 26px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    /* box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); */
    border: 1px solid #d5d5d5;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.practice-card .icon {     font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.practice-card h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.practice-card p { color: var(--text-body); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; flex-grow: 1; }
.learn-more { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-dark); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL EASE ATTORNEY — SUBPAGES.CSS
   Full premium design for all non-index pages:
   about.php | contact.php | team.php | partners.php |
   blogs.php | blog detail pages | faq.php |
   practice area pages | seo landing pages
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE BANNER — Dark Luxury (used on ALL subpages)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0 75px !important;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 12, 14, 0.93), rgba(10, 12, 14, 0.93)),
                url('../images/bg/expertise.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat fixed !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #C5A059;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5A059, #F0D080, #C5A059);
}
.page-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-banner h1 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 46px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin: 0;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs a { color: #CBD5E1 !important; transition: color 0.3s; }
.page-banner .breadcrumbs a:hover { color: #C5A059 !important; }
.page-banner .breadcrumbs span { color: #C5A059; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-banner { padding: 65px 0 55px !important; }
    .page-banner h1 { font-size: 30px !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION DEFAULTS FOR SUBPAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.sp-section {
    padding: 65px 0;
}
.sp-section-alt {
    padding: 65px 0;
    background: #FAF9F6;
}
.sp-section-dark {
    padding: 65px 0;
    background: #16181A;
}

/* Subpage section title */
.sp-title {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.sp-title .eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #A37F3B;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}
.sp-title h2 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #16181A;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.sp-title .rule {
    width: 54px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #C5A059;
    margin: 14px 0 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.sp-title.center { text-align: center; }
.sp-title.center .rule { margin: 14px auto 0; }
.sp-title.on-dark h2 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.sp-title p {
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #4A4D52;
    max-width: 700px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.sp-title.center p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* Inline CTA button for subpages */
.sp-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    background: #C5A059;
    color: #16181A !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.28);
}
.sp-btn:hover {
    background: #D4AF67;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.42);
}
.sp-btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #C5A059 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 2px solid #C5A059;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.sp-btn-outline:hover { background: #C5A059; color: #16181A !important; }

/* CTA Banner */
.sp-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16181A 0%, #1E2023 100%);
    padding: 55px 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 3px solid #C5A059;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.sp-cta-banner h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sp-cta-banner p {
    color: #A0A5AD;
    font-size: 15px;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — about.php
   ========================================================================== */

/* Story / History Grid */
.about-story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 55px;
    align-items: center;
}
.about-story-img {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    position: relative;
}
.about-story-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.about-story-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5A059, #F0D080);
}
.about-story-copy h2 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 34px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.about-story-copy .rule {
    width: 52px; height: 3px;
    background: #C5A059;
    margin: 14px 0 24px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.about-story-copy p {
    color: #4A4D52;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-sig {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.about-sig-text .name {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #A37F3B;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.about-sig-text .role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #7A7E85;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Values Cards */
.values-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
}
.val-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.val-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5A059, #F0D080);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.val-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border-color: #C5A059; }
.val-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.val-icon {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #A37F3B;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.val-card h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.val-card p {
    color: #4A4D52;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* About Stats Row */
.about-stats-row {
    background: #16181A;
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-top: 3px solid #C5A059;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #C5A059;
}
.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.about-stat-item { text-align: center; }
.about-stat-item h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 54px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #C5A059;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.about-stat-item h3 span{
    font-size: inherit;
}
.about-stat-item span {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

/* About page — legacy FAQ .faq-section used there */
.about-faq-wrap .faq-accordion { max-width: 100%; }
.faq-section { padding: 65px 0; background: #FAF9F6; }
.faq-accordion { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.active { border-color: #C5A059; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15); }
.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #16181A;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: #A37F3B; }
.faq-question i {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #C5A059;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-question i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 24px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #F0ECE3;
}
.faq-answer p {
    color: #4A4D52;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 14px 0 0;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer { display: block; }

/* About page: Partners section */
.about-partners-section { padding: 70px 0; background: #FAF9F6; }
.about-partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}
.ab-partner-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s;
    text-align: center;
}
.ab-partner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); border-color: #C5A059; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.ab-partner-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 290px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    display: block;
}
.ab-partner-info { padding: 22px 18px 26px; }
.ab-partner-info h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ab-partner-info .role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #A37F3B;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ab-partner-info p { font-size: 13px; color: #4A4D52; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ab-partner-socials { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — contact.php
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-page-wrap { padding: 65px 0; background: #FFFFFF; }
.contact-page-wrap-alt { padding: 65px 0; background: #FAF9F6; }

/* Advocate cards */
.adv-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.adv-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 36px 24px 28px;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.adv-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C5A059, #F0D080);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.adv-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); border-color: #C5A059; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.adv-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.adv-avatar-ring {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    border: 3px solid #C5A059;
    padding: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}
.adv-avatar-ring img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}
.adv-card h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.adv-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    color: #A37F3B;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.adv-degree { font-size: 12px; color: #7A7E85; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.adv-phone-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.adv-phone-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 11px 18px;
    background: #FAF9F6;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16181A !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.adv-phone-link i { color: #C5A059; }
.adv-phone-link:hover { background: #C5A059; color: #16181A !important; border-color: #C5A059; }

/* Contact Info Cards */
.cinfo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.cinfo-card {
    background: #FAF9F6;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 34px 26px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s;
}
.cinfo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: #C5A059; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.09); }
.cinfo-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #A37F3B;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.cinfo-card h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cinfo-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #4A4D52; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0; }
.cinfo-card a { color: #A37F3B; font-weight: 700; }
.cinfo-card a:hover { color: #C5A059; }

/* Contact Form + Map Split */
.contact-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.contact-form-box h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-form-box p { color: #4A4D52; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.contact-form-box input,
.contact-form-box select,
.contact-form-box textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    background: #FAF9F6;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 7px;
    color: #16181A;
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.contact-form-box input:focus,
.contact-form-box select:focus,
.contact-form-box textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #C5A059;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
}
.contact-form-box textarea { height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.contact-map-box {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 460px;
}
.contact-map-box iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 460px; border: none; display: block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TEAM PAGE — team.php
   ========================================================================== */
.team-page-section { padding: 65px 0; background: #FAF9F6; }
.team-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}
.tm-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s;
}
.tm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: #C5A059; box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.tm-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.tm-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.tm-card:hover .tm-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.tm-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(10, 12, 14, 0.75));
}
.tm-socials-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.tm-card:hover .tm-socials-float { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.tm-socials-float a {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.tm-socials-float a:hover { background: #C5A059; border-color: #C5A059; }
.tm-info {
    padding: 24px 22px 26px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
}
.tm-info h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.tm-role {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #A37F3B;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}
.tm-info p { font-size: 13px; color: #4A4D52; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNERS PAGE — partners.php
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-page-section { padding: 70px 0; background: #FAF9F6; }
.partner-profile-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
.partner-profile-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s;
}
.partner-profile-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); border-color: #C5A059; }
.pp-img-col {
    background: #FAF9F6;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-right: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
}
.pp-img-col img {
    width: 200px;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    border: 2px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pp-img-col h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.pp-role {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #A37F3B;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.pp-degree { font-size: 12px; color: #7A7E85; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pp-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pp-body-col { padding: 42px 40px; }
.pp-body-col h4 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}
.pp-body-col p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #4A4D52; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pp-contact-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOGS LIST PAGE — blogs.php
   ========================================================================== */
.blogs-list-section { padding: 65px 0; background: #FFFFFF; }
.blog-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}
.blg-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.blg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); border-color: #C5A059; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.blg-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.blg-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 210px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.blg-card:hover .blg-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blg-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px; left: 14px;
    background: #C5A059;
    color: #16181A;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}
.blg-body { padding: 24px 22px 26px; flex-grow: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blg-meta {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #7A7E85;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.blg-meta i { color: #C5A059; margin-right: 4px; }
.blg-body h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.blg-body h3 a { color: #16181A; }
.blg-body h3 a:hover { color: #A37F3B; }
.blg-body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #4A4D52; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blg-readmore {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #A37F3B;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}
.blg-readmore:hover { color: #C5A059; gap: 12px; }

/* Legacy: blog-grid-3cols / blog-post-card (blogs.php uses these classes) */
.blog-grid-3cols {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}
.blog-post-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); border-color: #C5A059; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.blog-post-card .img-box { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.blog-post-card .img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.blog-post-card:hover .img-box img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card-content { padding: 24px 22px 28px; flex-grow: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-card-content .meta {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #7A7E85;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #EBE8E1;
}
.blog-card-content h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-card-content h3 a { color: #16181A; }
.blog-card-content h3 a:hover { color: #A37F3B; }
.blog-card-content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #4A4D52; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blog-card-content .read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #A37F3B;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}
.blog-card-content .read-more:hover { color: #C5A059; gap: 12px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG DETAIL PAGES — motor-vehicles-act.php, the-new-face-of-criminal-law.php, etc.
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-detail-wrap { padding: 60px 0 70px; background: #FFFFFF; }
.blog-layout-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: start;
}
.blog-main-content { min-width: 0; }
.framed-post {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 44px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.post-header-img { margin-bottom: 28px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.post-header-img img { width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; display: block; max-height: 440px; object-fit: cover; }
.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #EBE8E1;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #7A7E85;
}
.post-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.post-meta i { color: #C5A059; }
.post-title {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif !important;
    font-size: 28px !important;
    color: #16181A !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}
.post-body { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #4A4D52; }
.post-body h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #16181A;
    margin: 28px 0 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}
.post-body h4 { font-size: 16px; color: #16181A; margin: 20px 0 10px; }
.post-body p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.post-body ul, .post-body ol { padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.post-body li { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.7; }
.post-body strong { color: #16181A; }
.post-body blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid #C5A059;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin: 20px 0;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #16181A;
}
.post-body table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 20px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.post-body th {
    background: #16181A;
    color: #C5A059;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.post-body td {
    padding: 11px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    color: #4A4D52;
}
.post-body tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #FAF9F6; }

/* Blog Sidebar */
.blog-sidebar-col { position: sticky; top: 90px; }
.sidebar-widget {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.sidebar-widget-title {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #C5A059;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.sidebar-widget-title i { color: #C5A059; }
.sidebar-links-list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    color: #4A4D52;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F0ECE3;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.sidebar-links-list a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-links-list a i { font-size: 10px; color: #C5A059; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sidebar-links-list a:hover { color: #A37F3B; padding-left: 6px; }
.sidebar-cta-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16181A 0%, #1E2023 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
}
.sidebar-cta-widget h4 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sidebar-cta-widget p { color: #A0A5AD; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.sidebar-cta-widget .sp-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sidebar-phone {
    color: #C5A059;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ PAGE — faq.php
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-page-section { padding: 65px 0; background: #FAF9F6; }
.faq-full-accordion {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* (reuses .faq-item, .faq-question, .faq-answer from about page section above) */

/* ==========================================================================
   PRACTICE AREA PAGES — insurance-claims.php, civil-litigation.php, etc.
   ========================================================================== */
.service-detail-wrap { padding: 65px 0; background: #FFFFFF; }
.service-layout-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: start;
}
.service-main-body { min-width: 0; }
.service-main-body .framed-post { padding: 44px 40px; }
.service-sidebar-col { position: sticky; top: 90px; }
.service-sidebar-box {
    background: #FAF9F6;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.service-menu-hd {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16181A;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #C5A059;
}
.service-nav-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 7px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #16181A;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.service-nav-links a.active { background: #C5A059; color: #16181A; border-color: #C5A059; }
.service-nav-links a i { font-size: 11px; color: #C5A059; }
.service-nav-links a.active i { color: #16181A; }
.service-nav-links a:hover:not(.active) { background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1); border-color: #C5A059; color: #A37F3B; }

/* Service body content (reuses .post-body styles from blog) */
.service-content h2 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif !important;
    font-size: 26px !important;
    color: #16181A !important;
    margin: 28px 0 14px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}
.service-content h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    color: #16181A !important;
    margin: 22px 0 12px !important;
}
.service-content p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #4A4D52; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-content ul, .service-content ol { padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 14.5px; color: #4A4D52; }
.service-content strong { color: #16181A; }
.service-check-list { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; }
.service-check-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F0ECE3;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #4A4D52;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.service-check-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.service-check-list li::before {
    content: '\f058';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Pro', 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #C5A059;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.service-feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}
.sfeat-item {
    background: #FAF9F6;
    border: 1px solid #EBE8E1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px 18px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.sfeat-item:hover { border-color: #C5A059; background: #FFFFFF; }
.sfeat-item i { color: #C5A059; font-size: 20px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sfeat-item h4 { font-size: 15px; color: #16181A; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sfeat-item p { font-size: 13px; color: #4A4D52; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SEO LANDING PAGES — best-lawyer-in-dehradun.php, etc.
   ========================================================================== */
.seo-page-wrap { padding: 65px 0; background: #FFFFFF; }
.seo-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: start;
}
.seo-main h1 { font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif; font-size: 32px; color: #16181A; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.seo-main h2 { font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; color: #16181A; margin: 26px 0 12px; }
.seo-main p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #4A4D52; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.seo-main ul { padding-left: 18px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.seo-main ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 14.5px; color: #4A4D52; line-height: 1.7; }
.seo-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT INFO CARD (used on about.php bottom callout section)
   ========================================================================== */
.callout-dark-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16181A 0%, #1E2023 100%);
    border-top: 3px solid #C5A059;
    padding: 55px 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.callout-dark-strip h3 {
    font-family: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.callout-dark-strip p { color: #A0A5AD; font-size: 15px; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES FOR SUBPAGES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 35px; }
    .values-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .about-partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .adv-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .cinfo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .contact-split-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .team-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .partner-profile-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pp-img-col { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #EBE8E1; }
    .pp-body-col { padding: 30px 28px; }
    .blog-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .blog-grid-3cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .blog-layout-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-sidebar-col { position: static; }
    .service-layout-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .service-sidebar-col { position: static; }
    .service-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .seo-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .seo-sidebar { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-banner h1 { font-size: 28px !important; }
    .page-banner { padding: 65px 0 55px !important; }
    .about-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .about-stat-item h3 { font-size: 40px; }
    .adv-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cinfo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .team-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-grid-3cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .framed-post { padding: 26px 20px; }
    .contact-form-box { padding: 28px 22px; }
    .service-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERTISE & 6-COUNTER STATS SECTION (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.expertise-section {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(14, 16, 17, 0.88), rgba(14, 16, 17, 0.88)), url('../images/bg/expertise.jpeg') center/cover fixed;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
}
.expertise-grid-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}
.expertise-inner h2 { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.expertise-inner .rule { width: 50px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.expertise-item { display: flex; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.expertise-item .icon { 
    
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    width: 60px;
    min-width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);

}
.expertise-item h3 { 
    
    color: #d9ae5c;
    font-size: 23px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
 }
.expertise-item p {
    
    color: #e2e2e2;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.expertise-media-box {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.expertise-media-box img { width: 100%; height: 320px; object-fit: cover; }

.stats-row-wrap {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 35px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.stats-grid-6 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 54px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.stat-item h3 span{
    font-size: inherit;
}
.stat-item span {
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section { background: #FFFFFF; }
.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.why-card {
    background: #16181a1c;
    padding: 26px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    /* box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); */
    border: 1px solid #d5d5d5;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-icon {
    
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
 }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO GALLERY SLIDER (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-gallery-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.portfolio-img-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    margin: 0 10px;
    position: relative;
}
.portfolio-img-card img { width: 100%; height: 260px; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition); }
.portfolio-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(14, 16, 17, 0.7);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 26px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.portfolio-img-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.portfolio-img-card:hover .portfolio-img-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* Slick Dots Fix */
.slick-dots {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 25px;
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}
.slick-dots li { margin: 0; display: inline-block; }
.slick-dots li button {
    font-size: 0 !important;
    line-height: 0 !important;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #CBD5E1;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.slick-dots li.slick-active button {
    background: var(--gold);
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION SECTION (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.consult-fullwidth-section {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(14, 16, 17, 0.9), rgba(14, 16, 17, 0.9)), url('../images/bg/contact.jpg') center/cover;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.consult-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}
.consult-content-side h2 { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.consult-content-side p { color: #A0A5AD; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.consult-features-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.consult-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
}
.consult-feature-item i { font-size: 22px; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 2px; }
.consult-feature-item h4 { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.consult-feature-item span { color: #888C94; font-size: 13px; }

.consult-form-side {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 38px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}
.consult-form-side h3 { color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.consult-form-side p { color: var(--text-body); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.consult-form input,
.consult-form select,
.consult-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.consult-form input:focus,
.consult-form select:focus,
.consult-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION SECTION - 8 FAQs, 2 COLUMNS (INDEX)
   Each column is INDEPENDENT (left doesn't affect right and vice versa)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.faq-accordion-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}
.faq-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.faq-acc-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-acc-card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-acc-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 10px;
}
.faq-acc-header h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.faq-acc-toggle {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #EBE8E1;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-acc-card.active { border-color: var(--gold); }
.faq-acc-card.active .faq-acc-toggle { background: var(--gold); color: #FFFFFF; }
.faq-acc-body {
    padding: 0 20px 18px;
    display: none;
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-top: 4px;
    padding-top: 12px;
}
.faq-acc-body p{
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   GOOGLE REVIEWS SECTION (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-light-section { background: #FFFFFF; }
.google-reviews-header-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    padding: 18px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.google-rating-score { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); margin-right: 8px; }
.google-stars-inline i { color: #FBBC04; font-size: 16px; }
.google-reviews-count { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13px; margin-left: 8px; }
.google-review-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: #4285F4;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.google-review-card-wrap { padding: 0 10px; }
.google-review-card {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition);
    min-height: 280px;
}

.g-card-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.g-user-info-box { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.g-avatar-circle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.g-user-details h4 { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.g-user-meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.g-brand-icon { font-size: 18px; color: #4285F4; }
.g-stars-wrap i { color: #FBBC04; font-size: 12px; }
.g-time-ago { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-left: 6px; }

/* 5 Lines Clamp + Read More */
.g-review-body {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 10px 0 6px;
    max-height: 8.25em;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.g-review-body.expanded { max-height: 1000px; }
.g-read-more-btn {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-block;
}
.g-read-more-btn:hover { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }
.g-card-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    font-size: 11px;
}
.g-verified-source { color: #10B981; font-weight: 600; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNERS / TEAM GRID SECTION (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.partners-grid-centered {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1060px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.partner-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}
.partner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
.partner-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.partner-info { padding: 20px 16px; }
.partner-info h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.partner-info span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; display: block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HIRING INTERNS CALLOUT (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.hiring-section { 
    position: relative;
    background-image: url(../images/bg/hiring_bg.jpg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 1;
 }
 .hiring-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(46, 20, 20, 0.247), rgba(46, 20, 20, 0.096));
}
.hiring-content {
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16181A 0%, #1E2023 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.hiring-icon { font-size: 32px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hiring-content h2 { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hiring-content p { color: #A0A5AD; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.apply-trigger-btn {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #16181A;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.apply-trigger-btn:hover { background: #FFFFFF; }

/* Apply Modal */
.apply-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10000;
}
.apply-modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.apply-modal-box {
    background: var(--bg-dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    position: relative;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.apply-modal-close { position: absolute; top: 15px; right: 15px; color: #A0A5AD; font-size: 18px; }
.apply-modal-close i {
    pointer-events: none;
}
.apply-modal-box h3 { color: #FFF; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.apply-modal-box p { color: #A0A5AD; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.apply-modal-box input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: #FFF;
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG GRID (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.blog-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
.blog-card img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-card .content { padding: 20px 18px; }
.blog-card .meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT BANNER CARDS (INDEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-banner-section { background: #FFFFFF; }
.contact-banner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.contact-banner-card {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-banner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.contact-banner-card .icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.contact-banner-card h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-banner-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-phone-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-top: 10px; }
.contact-phone-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 13px;
}
.contact-phone-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* ==========================================================================
   ██████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████
   SUBPAGES DESIGN SYSTEM (about.php, contact.php, team.php, partners.php,
   blogs.php, faq.php, practice area pages, seo landing pages)
   ██████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------
   PAGE BANNER — Dark Luxury (All Subpages)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.page-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(14, 16, 17, 0.92), rgba(14, 16, 17, 0.92)), url('../images/hero/hero-1.jpg') center/cover !important;
    padding: 85px 0 75px !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.page-banner h1 {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 42px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-links {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs a,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-links a {
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs a:hover,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs span { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 4px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT PAGE (about.php)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.story-section { background: #FFFFFF; }
.values-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.about-values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
}
.value-card {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 36px 30px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card) !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
}
.value-card .icon-wrap {
    width: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    color: var(--gold-dark) !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}
.stats-section {
    background: var(--bg-dark) !important;
    padding: 55px 0 !important;
}
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.core-values-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }

/* --------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT PAGE (contact.php)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.advocate-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.advocate-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.advocate-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.advocate-avatar img {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.advocate-card h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.advocate-role {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.advocate-degree { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.advocate-phone-box { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.advocate-phone-box a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.advocate-phone-box a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #16181A; border-color: var(--gold); }

.contact-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.contact-info-card .icon-wrap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 22px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.map-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   TEAM PAGE (team.php)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.team-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.team-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}
.team-member-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.team-member-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.team-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    display: block;
}
.team-info-wrap { padding: 24px 20px; text-align: center; }
.team-info-wrap h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.team-info-wrap .role {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.team-socials { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------
   PARTNERS PAGE (partners.php)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.partners-page-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.partners-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   BLOG LIST PAGE (blogs.php)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-list-section { background: #FFFFFF; }
.blog-list-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   BLOG SINGLE PAGES (motor-vehicles-act.php etc.)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-detail-section { background: #FFFFFF; }
.blog-detail-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}
.blog-article-body { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text-body); }
.blog-article-body h2, .blog-article-body h3 { margin-top: 28px; }
.blog-sidebar {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}
.sidebar-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.sidebar-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 9px 0;
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-links a i { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gold); }
.sidebar-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); padding-left: 4px; }
.sidebar-cta-box {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
}
.sidebar-cta-box h4 { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sidebar-cta-box p { color: #A0A5AD; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------
   PRACTICE AREA DETAIL PAGES (insurance-claims.php etc.)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.service-detail-section { background: #FFFFFF; }
.service-detail-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}
.service-body { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text-body); }
.service-body h2, .service-body h3 { margin-top: 28px; }
.service-sidebar {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 26px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}
.service-menu-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.service-menu-list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-menu-list a.active,
.service-menu-list a:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #16181A;
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   FAQ PAGE (faq.php)
   -------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-page-section { background: var(--bg-cream); }
.faq-category-block {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.faq-category-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.faq-category-title i { color: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================================================
   SEO KEYWORDS SECTION & FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.seo-links-light-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: #0E1011;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.seo-links-title-wrap { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.seo-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.seo-links-title-wrap h4 { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 20px; }
.seo-links-light-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; }
.seo-link-box a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.seo-link-box a i { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gold); }
.seo-link-box a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #16181A; border-color: transparent; }

.site-footer {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: #CBD5E1;
    padding: 65px 0 0;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 2fr;
    gap: 45px;
    padding-bottom: 45px;
}
.footer-brand p { color: #888C94; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 14px; }
.footer-contact h4,
.footer-practice h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-contact h4::after,
.footer-practice h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 36px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}
.footer-contact p { font-size: 13px; color: #CBD5E1; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-practice-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.footer-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #888C94;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 4px 0;
}
.footer-links a i { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gold); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-bottom {
    background: #090A0B;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748B;
}
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { color: #888C94; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .stats-grid-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 25px; }
    .floating-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .about-grid, .expertise-grid-wrap, .consult-split-grid,
    .service-detail-grid, .blog-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .practice-grid, .why-choose-grid, .partners-grid-centered,
    .contact-banner-grid, .blog-grid, .blog-list-grid,
    .team-page-grid, .partners-page-grid,
    .advocate-contact-grid, .contact-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .faq-accordion-grid-2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-banner { padding: 60px 0 50px !important; }
    .page-banner h1 { font-size: 28px !important; }
    .hero-slide { padding: 70px 0 90px; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 32px; }
    .stat-item h3 { font-size: 40px; }
    .stats-grid-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .floating-cards-grid, .practice-grid, .why-choose-grid,
    .partners-grid-centered, .contact-banner-grid, .blog-grid, .blog-list-grid,
    .team-page-grid, .partners-page-grid,
    .advocate-contact-grid, .contact-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .consult-form-side { padding: 26px 18px; }
    .blog-detail-grid, .service-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media(max-width:768px){
    .topbar-badge{
        display: none;
    }
    .container{
        padding: 0 14px;
    }
    .topbar-left{
        gap: 6px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .topbar-item{
        font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    gap: 4px;
    }
    .topbar .container{
        gap: 5px;
    }
    .topbar-social a{
        margin-right: 0 !important;
    }
    .schedule{
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        word-spacing: -1px;
    }
    .topbar-social a, .footer-social a, .team-socials a{
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }
    .topbar .container{
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-content h1{
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    .hero-content p{
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .hero-floating-cards{
        padding-inline: 10px;
    }
    .hero-slide{
        padding: 30px 0 150px;
    }
    .expertise-item{
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .expertise-item .icon{
        margin-inline: auto;
    }
    .faq-acc-header{
        padding: 10px;
    }
    .faq-acc-body{
        padding: 10px;
    }
    .google-reviews-header-badge{
        border-radius: 10px;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-bottom-links{
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        
        gap: 3px 15px;
    }
    .page-banner .breadcrumbs{
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .page-banner .breadcrumbs{
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 10px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .page-banner .breadcrumbs span{
        display: none;
    }
    .page-banner .breadcrumbs a{
        position: relative;

    }
    .page-banner .breadcrumbs a:before{
        content: '\f107';
        font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Pro';
        position: absolute;
        top: 75%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .page-banner h1{
        font-size: 20px !important;
    }
    .page-banner{
        padding: 30px 0 !important;
    }
    .framed-post{
        padding: 15px !important;
    }
}