/* ==========================================================================
   Hamad Almoulah Law Firm — Single-Page Landing Website Stylesheet
   Visual Reference: Centered Editorial Canvas, Rounded Deep-Charcoal Panels,
   Primary Accent Gold (#D4AF37), High-Contrast White & Charcoal Rhythm
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --color-gold: #D4AF37;
  --color-gold-hover: #DFBE4F;
  --color-gold-dark: #A6841E;
  --color-gold-soft: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);

  --color-bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-subtle: #F8F8F6;
  --color-bg-warm: #FBF9F3;

  --color-dark-panel: #13171D;
  --color-dark-elevated: #1B2129;
  --color-dark-card: #181D24;

  --color-text-dark: #121417;
  --color-text-muted: #586069;
  --color-text-light: #F9FAFB;
  --color-text-soft: #9CA3AF;

  --color-border-light: #E5E7EB;
  --color-border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

  /* Spacing & Radii */
  --radius-panel: 0px;
  --radius-card: 18px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --container-max: 100%;
  --panel-max: 100%;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Reset & Accessibility
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 2rem;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
.services-carousel-track:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark-panel);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Outer Website Canvas & Containers
   ========================================================================== */
.site-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.container-custom {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4vw;
}

.max-w-680 {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.text-gold-dark {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reusable Eyebrow Pills, Headings & Gold Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.eyebrow-outline-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.eyebrow-dark-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.section-heading-dark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.section-heading-light {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.section-subcopy {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Primary Gold Pill Button (Matches Reference Screenshot CTA with White Arrow Circle) */
.btn-gold-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #111317;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-gold-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  color: #0B0D10;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-arrow-circle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #111317;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-gold-pill:hover .btn-arrow-circle {
  transform: translate(1px, -1px);
}

.btn-outline-dark-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-dark-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #111317;
}

.btn-outline-light-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.btn-outline-light-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO PANEL (Full-Width 100vh Deep Charcoal Banner at Top)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 28%, #1F2631 0%, #14181F 55%, #11151B 100%);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 1.75rem 4vw 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Scales of Justice Watermark Behind Lawyer Portrait */
.hero-bg-scales {
  position: absolute;
  top: 46%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: min(860px, 90vw);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Embedded Header / Navigation */
.hero-navbar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.brand-wordmark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 74px;
}

/* Center Rounded Navigation Pill Group */
.nav-pill-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.nav-pill-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.05rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.nav-pill-link:hover,
.nav-pill-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Arabic Language Switch Button (Before Request Consultation Button) */
.btn-arabic-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.48rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-arabic-nav svg {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-arabic-nav:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mobile Menu Button */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: #1B212A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Hero Main Three-Part Composition */
.hero-main-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.45fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-left-col {
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.95rem 0.32rem 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.eyebrow-icon-img {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3.6vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-headline .text-gold {
  display: block;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  max-width: 430px;
}

/* Center Lawyer Portrait (~40% Larger Scale) */
.hero-center-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  align-self: end;
  height: 100%;
}

.portrait-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14) 0%, rgba(20, 24, 31, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-portrait-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 615px;
  max-height: 670px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 82%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 82%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}

/* Right-Side Glassmorphic Trust Panel */
.hero-right-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 330px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.45rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.trust-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.trust-big-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.trust-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.trust-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.trust-Main-fact {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.trust-fact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.trust-fact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.fact-highlight {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.fact-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.trust-card-note {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom Hero Metrics Row */
.hero-metrics-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.75rem;
}

.metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.metric-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.metric-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: INTRODUCTORY FIRM SECTION (White Two-Column Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-intro {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.firm-credential-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-warm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.credential-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.intro-lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.intro-body-paragraph {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.strength-mini-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  height: 100%;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.strength-mini-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.strength-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.strength-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.strength-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: LEGAL SERVICES SHOWCASE (Full-Width Dark Panel & Carousel)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #161B22 0%, #10141A 100%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5rem 4vw;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-panel-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-supporting-copy {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Carousel Prev/Next Controls */
.carousel-controls-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.btn-next,
.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #111317;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.carousel-nav-btn.btn-next:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.carousel-counter {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Horizontal Track & Cards */
.services-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.services-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  cursor: grab;
}

.services-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.services-carousel-track.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  scroll-snap-type: none;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
}

/* Service Card Base (Default: Light Card; Hover: Dark Full-Bleed Image Card like Litigation & Dispute Resolution) */
.service-card {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  min-height: 445px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition:
    transform var(--transition-smooth),
    box-shadow var(--transition-smooth),
    background-color 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease,
    color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card:hover,
.service-card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: #1B2129;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

/* Full-Bleed Background Image (Hidden by default, reveals on hover) */
.service-card-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card-bg-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.46;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, opacity 0.45s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-bg-img,
.service-card:focus-within .service-card-bg-img {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-bg-img img,
.service-card:focus-within .service-card-bg-img img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  opacity: 0.48;
}

/* Card Overlay Wrapper */
.service-card-overlay {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.45s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-overlay,
.service-card:focus-within .service-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(19, 23, 29, 0.32) 0%,
    rgba(19, 23, 29, 0.86) 55%,
    rgba(19, 23, 29, 0.98) 100%
  );
}

.service-category-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  color: #4B5563;
  background: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-category-pill,
.service-card:focus-within .service-category-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.service-card-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  transition: margin-top 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-bottom,
.service-card:focus-within .service-card-bottom {
  flex: 0 1 auto;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  transition: color 0.35s ease, margin 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-title,
.service-card:focus-within .service-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.service-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 155px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, margin-bottom 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-media,
.service-card:focus-within .service-card-media {
  height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-desc,
.service-card:focus-within .service-card-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-tag-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.service-tag-list li {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #F3F4F6;
  color: #374151;
  transition: background-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-tag-list li,
.service-card:focus-within .service-tag-list li {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.service-arrow-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  background: #F9FAFB;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-arrow-btn,
.service-card:focus-within .service-arrow-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  color: #111317 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: OUR APPROACH / METHODOLOGY (Modern Bento Architectural Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-approach {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.approach-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF9F5 100%);
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2.1rem 1.9rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.approach-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(17, 19, 23, 0.08);
}

.approach-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.approach-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.approach-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #14181F;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(20, 24, 31, 0.14);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.approach-card:hover .approach-icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #111317;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.approach-step {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: rgba(18, 20, 23, 0.08);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.approach-card:hover .approach-step {
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.approach-card-body {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.approach-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.approach-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.approach-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.approach-card-footer {
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(17, 19, 23, 0.07);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.approach-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.approach-link svg {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.approach-card:hover .approach-link {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.approach-card:hover .approach-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Featured Dark Card Variant in Methodology Grid */
.approach-card-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #171C24 0%, #11151B 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.approach-card-dark .approach-icon {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #111317;
}

.approach-card-dark:hover .approach-icon {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #111317;
}

.approach-card-dark .approach-step {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.approach-card-dark .approach-tag {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.approach-card-dark .approach-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.approach-card-dark .approach-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
}

.approach-card-dark .approach-card-footer {
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.approach-card-dark .approach-link {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.approach-card-dark .approach-link svg {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.approach-card-dark:hover .approach-link {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: LEGAL EXPERTISE & REPRESENTATIVE PRACTICE AREAS
   (Court-Related Background Image + Attached Reference Card-Row Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-expertise {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #1E1812;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(26, 20, 14, 0.88) 0%,
      rgba(38, 29, 20, 0.82) 48%,
      rgba(24, 19, 13, 0.92) 100%
    ),
    url("../assets/images/bg-justice-scales.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-expertise .eyebrow-outline-pill {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.section-expertise .section-heading-dark {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-expertise .section-subcopy {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

/* Niche & Complex Matters Feature Banner on Court Backdrop */
.complex-matters-banner {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.complex-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.complex-heading {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.complex-item {
  background: rgba(17, 19, 23, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.complex-star {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.complex-item-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
}

.complex-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Areas of Legal Practice Header & Filters */
.matters-table-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.practice-filter-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.filter-pill {
  padding: 0.42rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-pill:hover,
.filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #111317;
}

/* Practice Area Pill-Box Cards (Matches Attached Court-Gavel Reference Image) */
.matters-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.matter-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.75fr 1.65fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition:
    background-color 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.matter-row:hover,
.matter-row:focus-within {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

.matter-row[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Column 1: Number (01..13) + Serif Practice Area Title */
.matter-title-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.matter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.matter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.matter-row:hover .matter-num,
.matter-row:focus-within .matter-num,
.matter-row:hover .matter-title,
.matter-row:focus-within .matter-title {
  color: #111317;
}

/* Column 2: Interlocking Dot-Circle + Category Pill Badge */
.matter-category-cell {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-self: start;
}

.matter-dot-circle {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: -3px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.matter-dot-circle::after {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #C5A03F;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.matter-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 26px;
  padding: 0 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #111317;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.matter-row:hover .matter-dot-circle,
.matter-row:focus-within .matter-dot-circle {
  background: #C9A648;
}

.matter-row:hover .matter-dot-circle::after,
.matter-row:focus-within .matter-dot-circle::after {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.matter-row:hover .matter-badge,
.matter-row:focus-within .matter-badge {
  background: #C9A648;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Column 3: 2-Line Description */
.matter-summary {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.matter-row:hover .matter-summary,
.matter-row:focus-within .matter-summary {
  color: #4B5563;
}

/* Column 4: Large Circular Arrow Button */
.matter-action-cell {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.matter-arrow-link {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #C5A03F;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.matter-row:hover .matter-arrow-link,
.matter-row:focus-within .matter-arrow-link {
  background: #C9A648;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.matter-arrow-link:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: LEGAL SUPPORT PACKAGES (Pitch Deck Page 4)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-packages {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.package-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-top: 4px solid #D1D5DB;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.package-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(17, 19, 23, 0.07);
}

.package-card-warm {
  background: #FDFBF5;
  border-top-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.package-card-featured {
  background: var(--color-dark-panel);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(17, 19, 23, 0.16);
}

.package-header {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.package-card-featured .package-header {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.package-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.icon-gold-solid {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #111317;
}

.package-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
}

.package-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.package-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.package-features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.package-card-featured .package-features li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
}

.package-features li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.package-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.package-quote {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.packages-footnote {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5B: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Matches Attached FAQ Reference)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-faq {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #141920;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(18, 24, 31, 0.9) 0%,
      rgba(22, 30, 39, 0.82) 50%,
      rgba(16, 21, 28, 0.92) 100%
    ),
    url("../assets/images/bg-justice-scales.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-left-content {
  max-width: 440px;
}

.faq-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.1rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.faq-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

/* Right Column Accordion Stack */
.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
}

.faq-question-wrap {
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-question-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #121417;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-icon-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #6B7280;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon-circle {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer-wrap {
  padding: 0 1.4rem 1.35rem;
}

.faq-answer-wrap[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.faq-answer-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #586069;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 92%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5C: CLIENT FEEDBACK / TESTIMONIALS
   (Matches Reference Client Feedback Design above LET'S CONNECT)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-testimonials {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #374151;
}

.testimonial-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #C5A044;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #111317;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-main-heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-subcopy {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #374151;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-nav-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.testimonial-nav-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-nav-prev {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #9CA3AF;
  color: #6B7280;
}

.testimonial-nav-prev:hover {
  border-color: #C5A044;
  color: #C5A044;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.testimonial-nav-next {
  background-color: #C5A044;
  border: 1px solid #C5A044;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.testimonial-nav-next:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Centered Slide Swiper Viewport & Track */
.testimonials-swiper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
}

.testimonials-swiper:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

.testimonials-swiper.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.testimonials-track {
  --swiper-gap: 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--swiper-gap);
  min-height: 520px;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.testimonials-swiper.is-dragging .testimonials-track {
  transition: none;
}

.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (var(--swiper-gap) * 2)) / 3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 445px;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #ECECE8;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(17, 19, 23, 0.04);
  transition:
    min-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    background-color 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(17, 19, 23, 0.08);
}

/* Elevated Center / Featured Card with Gavel & Scales Backdrop */
.testimonial-card.is-featured {
  min-height: 515px;
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 68, 0.35);
  background-color: #2C2217;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(45, 35, 22, 0.72) 0%,
      rgba(52, 40, 25, 0.68) 45%,
      rgba(36, 27, 17, 0.88) 100%
    ),
    url("../assets/images/testimonial-featured-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(20, 16, 10, 0.24);
}

.testimonial-card.is-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 58px rgba(20, 16, 10, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.testimonial-icon-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #C5A044;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card.is-featured .testimonial-icon-badge {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #C5A044;
}

.testimonial-rating-box {
  text-align: right;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.18rem;
  color: #F4B840;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.testimonial-rating-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #4B5563;
}

.testimonial-rating-text strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111317;
}

.testimonial-card.is-featured .testimonial-rating-text,
.testimonial-card.is-featured .testimonial-rating-text strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.52;
  color: #4B5563;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card.is-featured .testimonial-quote {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.testimonial-card-bottom {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111317;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-card.is-featured .testimonial-author-name {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #6B7280;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-card.is-featured .testimonial-author-role {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
  display: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card.is-featured .testimonial-quote-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: CONTACT & CONSULTATION CTA (Pitch Deck Page 10)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-contact {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-panel {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14181F 0%, #101319 100%);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 5rem 4vw;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.contact-lead {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  max-width: 500px;
}

.attorney-contact-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.attorney-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.attorney-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
}

.attorney-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-channels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.contact-channel-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.contact-channel-item.channel-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.channel-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.channel-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Right Office Location Card */
.office-location-card {
  background: #1B2028;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.office-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.office-pin-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.office-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.office-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.office-address-block {
  font-style: normal;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.address-line {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.address-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
}

.address-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Stylized Architectural Map Graphic matching Pitch Deck Page 10 */
.stylized-map-graphic {
  position: relative;
  height: 155px;
  background: #232933;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.map-grid-lines span {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.map-grid-lines span:nth-child(1) {
  top: 48%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 10px;
}

.map-grid-lines span:nth-child(2) {
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 32%;
  width: 8px;
}

.map-grid-lines span:nth-child(3) {
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 26%;
  width: 8px;
}

.map-marker-group {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.map-building-tag {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #111317;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.map-pin-pulse {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E05252;
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(224, 82, 82, 0.25);
}

.map-city-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  right: 12px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
}

/* Quick Mailto Subject Composer */
.inquiry-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.inquiry-select {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.inquiry-select option {
  background-color: #1B2028;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-gold-compact {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #111317;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-gold-compact:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Matches Attached Reference Design — Preserving Project Fonts & Colors)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-dark-panel);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(19, 23, 29, 0.9) 0%,
      rgba(22, 29, 38, 0.85) 55%,
      rgba(16, 21, 28, 0.95) 100%
    ),
    url("../assets/images/footer-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 25%;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5rem 0 2.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.footer-cta-title .text-gold {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 340px;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
}

.footer-work-together {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-work-together:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-connect-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-connect-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.footer-connect-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-connect-icon {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.18rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-hover);
  color: #111317;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Giant Fading Centerpiece Display Text */
.footer-giant-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.6rem, 13.8vw, 13.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  margin: 2.75rem 0 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #FFFFFF 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 42%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.footer-bottom {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Desktop -> Tablet -> Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .hero-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .nav-pill-link {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .site-canvas {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .container-custom {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-panel {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .hero-panel,
  .services-panel,
  .section-expertise,
  .section-faq,
  .site-footer {
    border-radius: 36px;
  }

  .nav-pill-group,
  .btn-nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .hero-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-left-col {
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-lead {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-center-visual {
    order: 2;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-portrait-img {
    max-width: 480px;
    max-height: 540px;
  }

  .hero-right-col {
    order: 3;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-trust-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .services-panel {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-panel {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .matter-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr auto 1.4fr auto;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .matter-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .testimonials-track {
    --swiper-gap: 1.25rem;
    min-height: 490px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 66%;
    min-height: 415px;
  }

  .testimonial-card.is-featured {
    min-height: 475px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-intro,
  .section-approach,
  .section-expertise,
  .section-faq,
  .section-testimonials {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .hero-panel,
  .services-panel,
  .section-expertise,
  .section-faq,
  .site-footer {
    border-radius: 28px;
  }

  .testimonials-track {
    --swiper-gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 465px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 85%;
    min-height: 395px;
    padding: 1.65rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card.is-featured {
    min-height: 445px;
  }

  .matter-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .matter-title-cell {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .matter-summary {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .matter-category-cell {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
  }

  .matter-action-cell {
    grid-column: 2 / 3;
  }

  .contact-channels-grid,
  .office-address-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-card {
    flex: 0 0 285px;
    min-height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .site-canvas {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .container-custom {
    padding: 0 1.15rem;
  }

  .hero-panel,
  .services-panel,
  .section-expertise,
  .section-faq,
  .site-footer {
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .hero-panel {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 0;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

  .metric-value {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}