*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

:root {
  --cream:       #FAF8F4;
  --cream-dark:  #F2EDE4;
  --cream-mid:   #EDE6D8;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --gold:        #B8922A;
  --gold-light:  #D4A843;
  --gold-pale:   #F0E0B0;
  --gold-border: rgba(184,146,42,0.22);
  --ink:         #1A1710;
  --ink-mid:     #3D3829;
  --ink-light:   #6B6353;
  --ink-faint:   #9C9383;
  --rule:        rgba(184,146,42,0.18);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; overflow-x: hidden; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 200;
  height: 110px; padding: 0 64px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(250,248,244,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: height 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
nav.scrolled { height: 100px; box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(26,23,16,0.08); }
.nav-brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1;
}
.nav-logo-text span { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
.nav-logo-sub {
  font-size: 8.5px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-faint); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 3px;
  display: block;
}
.nav-divider { width: 1px; height: 36px; background: var(--rule); }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-light);
  font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.25s; position: relative; padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-cta {
  padding: 11px 28px;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.25s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   DISCLAIMER MODAL
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.disclaimer-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(15,12,7,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}
.disclaimer-overlay.hidden { display: none; }
.disclaimer-modal {
  background: var(--cream); max-width: 760px; width: 100%;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
}
.disclaimer-header {
  padding: 36px 44px 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center;
}
.disclaimer-header .d-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; background: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px; color: white;
}
.disclaimer-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.disclaimer-header p {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-faint); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.disclaimer-rule { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); margin: 24px 44px 0; }
.disclaimer-body { padding: 24px 44px 32px; }
.disclaimer-body > p {
  font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-mid); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.disclaimer-body ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.disclaimer-body ul li {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-light);
}
.disclaimer-body ul li::before {
  content: '◆'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;
}
.disclaimer-links {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 16px;
}
.disclaimer-links a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }
.disclaimer-footer {
  padding: 22px 44px 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--cream-dark);
}
.d-btn-agree {
  padding: 13px 36px; background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.25s;
}
.d-btn-agree:hover { background: var(--gold); }
.d-btn-disagree {
  padding: 13px 36px; background: #C8C2B8; color: #8A847A;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  border: none; cursor: not-allowed; opacity: 0.55;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO CAROUSEL
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative; height: 100vh; min-height: 680px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.carousel-track {
  display: flex; width: 400%; height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.77,0,0.175,1);
}
.carousel-slide {
  width: 25%; height: 100%; position: relative; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.slide-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform 6s ease;
}
.carousel-slide.active .slide-img { transform: scale(1); }

/* Dark cinematic overlay — left side deep, right shows image */
.slide-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      100deg,
      rgba(10,8,5,0.90) 0%,
      rgba(10,8,5,0.78) 38%,
      rgba(10,8,5,0.45) 62%,
      rgba(10,8,5,0.15) 85%,
      rgba(10,8,5,0.04) 100%
    );
}
/* Subtle gold-tinted bottom vignette */
.slide-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,8,5,0.55) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

/* Slide backgrounds */
.slide-1 .slide-img { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589829545856-d10d557cf95f?w=1800&q=85'); background-position: center 30%; }
.slide-2 .slide-img { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521587760476-6c12a4b040da?w=1800&q=85'); background-position: center 20%; }
.slide-3 .slide-img { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1505664194779-8beaceb93744?w=1800&q=85'); background-position: center center; }
.slide-4 .slide-img { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1453945619913-79ec89a82c51?w=1800&q=85'); background-position: center 35%; }

.slide-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 80px; max-width: 740px;
}
.slide-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.slide-tag-line { width: 44px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-light); }
.slide-tag span {
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 4.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600;
}
.slide-content h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(46px, 5.8vw, 86px);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.07; color: #F5F0E8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.slide-content h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.slide-content p {
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.82; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.65);
  max-width: 500px; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 48px;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 18px;
}
.slide-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }

/* Slide number indicator */
.slide-counter {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; right: 56px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10; text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.slide-counter .sc-current {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 700; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.9); line-height: 1;
}
.slide-counter .sc-sep {
  width: 1px; height: 40px; background: rgba(245,240,232,0.2);
}
.slide-counter .sc-total {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.35); font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Carousel controls */
.carousel-dots {
  position: absolute; bottom: 44px; left: 80px;
  display: flex; gap: 8px; z-index: 10; align-items: center;
}
.dot {
  width: 24px; height: 2px; background: rgba(245,240,232,0.3);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.35s;
}
.dot.active { background: var(--gold-light); width: 52px; }
.carousel-arrows {
  position: absolute; bottom: 32px; right: 56px;
  display: flex; gap: 8px; z-index: 10;
}
.arrow-btn {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,240,232,0.2);
  background: rgba(245,240,232,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.75); transition: all 0.25s;
}
.arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: white;
}
.carousel-progress {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold-light);
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Scroll hint */
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute; bottom: 44px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245,240,232,0.35);
}
.scroll-mouse {
  width: 22px; height: 34px; border: 1px solid rgba(245,240,232,0.25);
  border-radius: 11px; display: flex; justify-content: center; padding-top: 6px;
}
.scroll-mouse::after {
  content: ''; width: 3px; height: 7px;
  background: rgba(245,240,232,0.4); border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollDrop 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDrop {
  0%,100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(6px); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn-hero-primary {
  padding: 15px 40px; background: var(--gold-light); color: #0A0805;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(212,168,67,0.38);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover { background: #E8C87A; box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(212,168,67,0.55); }
.btn-hero-outline {
  padding: 14px 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(245,240,232,0.35);
  color: rgba(245,240,232,0.85); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; background: rgba(245,240,232,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--gold-light); background: rgba(212,168,67,0.08); }
.btn-gold-outline {
  padding: 15px 38px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-gold-outline:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.btn-gold {
  padding: 15px 38px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--white);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--ink); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES STRIP
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-strip {
  background: var(--ink);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}
.strip-item {
  padding: 28px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  transition: background 0.25s; cursor: default;
}
.strip-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.strip-item:hover { background: rgba(184,146,42,0.12); }
.strip-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; background: rgba(184,146,42,0.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.strip-label strong { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #F0EAE0; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.strip-label span { font-size: 10.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); letter-spacing: 0.3px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--white); padding: 0 64px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 52px 0; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(184,146,42,0.03); }
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 54px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
  display: block; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-faint); font-weight: 500;
}
.stat-desc {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-light); margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-style: italic;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION UTILITIES
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-tag-line { width: 36px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.section-tag span {
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600;
}
.section-h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.14; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.section-body {
  font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.82; color: var(--ink-light); font-weight: 300;
}
.gold-rule {
  border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); margin: 0;
}
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-section {
  background: var(--cream); padding: 104px 64px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 88px; align-items: center;
}
.about-images { position: relative; height: 580px; }
.about-img-main {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 72%; height: 82%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
}
.about-img-secondary {
  position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 50%; height: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  outline: 6px solid var(--cream); outline-offset: -3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-border);
}
.about-badge {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--white);
  padding: 22px 26px; text-align: center; z-index: 2;
}
.about-badge strong {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 38px; display: block; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
}
.about-badge span { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
.about-text .section-body { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.about-features {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px;
  background: var(--rule); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.feat-item {
  background: var(--white); padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.feat-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.feat-body strong { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.feat-body span { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ink-faint); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   PRACTICE AREAS
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.practice-section { background: var(--white); padding: 104px 64px; }
.practice-header {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px;
  align-items: end; margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.practice-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--rule); border: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.practice-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 300px; cursor: pointer; background: var(--cream-dark);
}
.practice-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease; filter: brightness(0.72) saturate(0.8);
}
.practice-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(0.6); }
.practice-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,23,16,0.92) 0%, rgba(26,23,16,0.25) 55%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 28px;
}
.practice-card:hover .practice-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,23,16,0.97) 0%, rgba(26,23,16,0.65) 100%);
}
.practice-card-icon { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.practice-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #F5F0E8; margin-bottom: 0;
}
.practice-card p {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.62); line-height: 1.65; margin-top: 8px;
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s;
  opacity: 0;
}
.practice-card:hover p { max-height: 70px; opacity: 1; }
.practice-card-arrow {
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 12px; display: block;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s;
}
.practice-card:hover .practice-card-arrow { opacity: 1; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-section {
  background: var(--cream-dark); padding: 104px 64px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 88px; align-items: center;
}
.why-image-wrap { position: relative; height: 580px; }
.why-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border: 1px solid var(--gold-border); }
.corner-mark {
  position: absolute; width: 60px; height: 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.corner-mark.tl { top: -16px; left: -16px; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.corner-mark.br { bottom: -16px; right: -16px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); border-right: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.why-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.why-point {
  display: flex; gap: 24px; padding: 26px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); align-items: flex-start;
  transition: padding-left 0.25s;
}
.why-point:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.why-point:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.why-point:hover { padding-left: 8px; }
.why-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-pale); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.why-point:hover .why-num { color: var(--gold); }
.why-point h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
.why-point p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-light); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS / HOW WE WORK
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-section { background: var(--ink); padding: 104px 64px; }
.process-section .section-h2 { color: #F5F0E8; }
.process-section .section-body { color: rgba(245,240,232,0.55); }
.process-section .section-tag span { color: var(--gold-light); }
.process-section .section-tag-line { background: var(--gold-light); }
.process-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.process-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 40px 32px;
  border-right: none; position: relative;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.process-card:hover { background: rgba(184,146,42,0.07); }
.process-step {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 700; color: rgba(184,146,42,0.15); line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px; display: block;
}
.process-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600;
  color: #F0EAE0; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.process-card p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.75; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.5); }
.process-icon { font-size: 26px; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--white); padding: 104px 64px; }
.testimonials-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.testimonials-header .section-tag { justify-content: center; }
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--cream); padding: 40px 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(184,146,42,0.08); }
.t-quote-mark {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 72px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-pale); line-height: 0.7; display: block; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.t-text {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 17px; font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.82; color: var(--ink-mid); margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.t-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.t-rule { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.t-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.t-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
}
.t-name { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.t-role { font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-faint); letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA BAND
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--gold); padding: 80px 64px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
}
.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2;
}
.cta-section h2 em { font-style: italic; opacity: 0.85; }
.cta-section p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-top: 10px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-end; }
.btn-white {
  padding: 15px 38px; background: var(--white); color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; cursor: pointer; border: none;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.btn-white-outline {
  padding: 15px 38px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-white-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: white; }
.cta-phone { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-style: italic; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
footer {
  background: var(--ink); padding: 80px 64px 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 64px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #F0EAE0; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.footer-brand-name span { color: var(--gold-light); font-style: italic; }
.footer-brand-tag {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-bottom: 20px; display: block;
}
.footer-brand p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); }
.footer-col-head {
  font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 3.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.footer-col a {
  text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 28px 0; display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE NAVIGATION (premium hamburger + slide panel)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px; background: var(--cream-dark); border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  cursor: pointer; z-index: 220; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.nav-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 20px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.68,-0.4,0.27,1.4), opacity 0.25s, background 0.3s, width 0.3s;
}
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { width: 14px; align-self: flex-end; margin-right: 13px; }
.nav-toggle.open { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.nav-toggle.open span { background: var(--gold-light); width: 20px; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 199;
  background: rgba(10,8,5,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.4s, visibility 0.4s;
}
.mobile-nav-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.mobile-nav-panel {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; height: 100%;
  width: min(380px, 88vw);
  background: var(--cream);
  z-index: 210;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.77,0,0.175,1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 0 0 40px;
  box-shadow: -30px 0 80px rgba(10,8,5,0.3);
}
.mobile-nav-panel::before {
  content: '';
  display: block; height: 3px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dim, #8B6914) 0%, var(--gold) 25%, var(--gold-light) 50%, var(--gold) 75%, var(--gold-dim, #8B6914) 100%);
}
.mobile-nav-panel.open { transform: translateX(0); }

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 28px 26px 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); margin-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}
.mobile-nav-header::after {
  content: '⚖'; position: absolute; right: 70px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 26px; color: var(--gold-pale); opacity: 0.5;
}
.mobile-nav-header .nav-logo-text { font-size: 18px; }
.mobile-nav-header .nav-logo-sub { font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; }
.mobile-nav-close {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); background: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-light); flex-shrink: 0; transition: all 0.25s;
}
.mobile-nav-close:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: rotate(90deg); }

.mobile-nav-links { list-style: none; padding: 8px 0 0; }
.mobile-nav-links > li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-links > li { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-links > li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-links > li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.13s; }
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-links > li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-links > li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.23s; }
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-links > li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-links > li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }

.mobile-nav-links > li > a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 26px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: color 0.25s, padding-left 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.mobile-nav-links > li > a > span:first-child { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.mobile-nav-links > li > a:active,
.mobile-nav-links > li > a:hover { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(184,146,42,0.05); padding-left: 32px; }
.mobile-nav-links > li > a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-nav-links > li > a .mn-num {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; color: var(--gold-pale);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 14px;
}
.mobile-expertise-toggle { cursor: pointer; }
.mobile-expertise-toggle .mx-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.35s; font-size: 13px; color: var(--gold); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.mobile-expertise-toggle.open .mx-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mobile-expertise-toggle.open { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(184,146,42,0.06); }

.mobile-submenu {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream-dark);
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}
.mobile-submenu.open { max-height: 600px; }
.mobile-submenu a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px 13px 40px; text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-light); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px; font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}
.mobile-submenu a::before { content: '◆'; font-size: 6px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.mobile-submenu a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mobile-submenu a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 46px; }

.mobile-nav-cta-wrap {
  padding: 28px 26px 0;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease 0.4s, transform 0.5s ease 0.4s;
}
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-cta-wrap { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-nav-cta-wrap .nav-cta {
  display: block; text-align: center; padding: 16px;
  font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #2A2418 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,23,16,0.18);
}
.mobile-nav-contact {
  padding: 24px 26px 0; margin-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease 0.48s, transform 0.5s ease 0.48s;
}
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-contact { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-nav-contact .mnc-label {
  font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-faint); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block;
}
.mobile-nav-contact a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-mid); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500;
}
.mobile-nav-contact a .mnc-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--cream-dark); border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 13px;
}
.mobile-nav-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-nav-socials {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; padding: 24px 26px 0;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease 0.55s, transform 0.5s ease 0.55s;
}
.mobile-nav-panel.open .mobile-nav-socials { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-nav-socials a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); background: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink-light); text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; transition: all 0.25s;
}
.mobile-nav-socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: white; }

body.nav-locked { overflow: hidden; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤1024px)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  nav { padding: 0 20px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-divider { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-logo-text { font-size: 16px; }
  .nav-logo-sub { font-size: 7.5px; letter-spacing: 2px; }

  .slide-content { padding: 0 28px; max-width: 100%; }
  .slide-counter { display: none; }
  .carousel-arrows { display: none; }
  .hero-scroll-hint { display: none; }

  .services-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 0 24px; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .about-section, .why-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 64px 24px; gap: 48px; }
  .about-images { height: 340px; }
  .practice-section, .testimonials-section, .process-section { padding: 64px 24px; }
  .practice-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 56px 24px; }
  .cta-actions { align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; padding: 48px 0; }
  footer { padding: 48px 24px 0; }
  .carousel-dots { left: 28px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤640px)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-logo-text { font-size: 14px; }
  .nav-logo-sub { display: none; }
  .hero { min-height: 560px; height: 92vh; }

  .slide-content { padding: 0 22px; }
  .slide-tag span { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; }
  .slide-content h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 9vw, 40px); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .slide-content p { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .slide-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; }
  .slide-actions a { text-align: center; }
  .carousel-dots { left: 22px; bottom: 24px; }

  .services-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .strip-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding: 22px 20px; }

  .stats-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 0 16px; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 38px; }
  .stat-item { padding: 32px 0; }

  section, .inner-section, .inner-section.tight,
  .about-section, .practice-section, .why-section,
  .process-section, .testimonials-section { padding: 48px 18px !important; }

  .section-h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 34px); }
  .about-images { height: 280px; }
  .about-badge { padding: 16px 18px; }
  .about-badge strong { font-size: 28px; }
  .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .practice-card { height: 260px; }
  .why-image-wrap { height: 300px; }
  .corner-mark { width: 36px; height: 36px; }

  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-card { padding: 30px 24px; }

  .testimonial-card { padding: 30px 24px; }

  .cta-section { padding: 44px 18px !important; text-align: center; }
  .cta-actions { align-items: center; }
  .cta-section > div:first-child { text-align: center; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 40px 0; }
  footer { padding: 40px 18px 0; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; padding: 22px 0; }

  .page-banner { height: 220px; }
  .page-banner h1 { font-size: clamp(26px, 8vw, 36px); }

  .content-columns, .content-columns.three { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .checklist-grid, .checklist-grid.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .detail-list-wrap { column-count: 1; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-featured-photo { min-height: 260px; }
  .team-featured-info { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .with-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mini-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mini-stat { padding: 28px 12px; }
  .mini-stat .ms-num { font-size: 28px; }

  .disclaimer-modal { max-height: 86vh; }
  .disclaimer-header { padding: 26px 20px 0; }
  .disclaimer-header h2 { font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .disclaimer-rule { margin: 18px 20px 0; }
  .disclaimer-body { padding: 18px 20px 24px; }
  .disclaimer-body p, .disclaimer-body li { font-size: 12.5px; }
  .disclaimer-footer { padding: 16px 20px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .d-btn-agree, .d-btn-disagree { flex: 1; padding: 13px 18px; font-size: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .stats-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mini-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-section-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   INNER PAGE BANNER
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 320px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.page-banner-bg::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,8,5,0.82) 0%, rgba(10,8,5,0.7) 100%);
}
.page-banner-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-banner .crumb {
  font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 600;
}
.page-banner h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 56px); color: #F5F0E8; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.page-banner p {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.6); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.breadcrumb-trail {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 16px; font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.5);
}
.breadcrumb-trail a { color: rgba(245,240,232,0.7); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb-trail a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.breadcrumb-trail span.sep { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   GENERIC INNER PAGE CONTENT
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.inner-section { padding: 100px 64px; }
.inner-section.tight { padding: 72px 64px; }
.inner-narrow { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.inner-wide { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; }

.lede-block { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.lede-block p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--ink-light); font-weight: 300; }
.lede-block p + p { margin-top: 16px; }

.content-columns {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px;
}
.content-columns.three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }

.simple-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 32px; transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.simple-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(184,146,42,0.08); }
.simple-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.simple-card p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-light); }

/* Service checklist grid (practice areas lists) */
.checklist-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px;
  background: var(--rule); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.checklist-grid.two { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
.checklist-item {
  background: var(--white); padding: 22px 26px;
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: var(--ink-mid); transition: background 0.2s;
}
.checklist-item:hover { background: var(--cream-dark); }
.checklist-item .ci-mark { color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Numbered service detail list (e.g. 78 legal services) */
.detail-list-wrap {
  column-count: 2; column-gap: 48px;
}
.detail-list-wrap ol { padding-left: 22px; }
.detail-list-wrap li {
  font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 2; color: var(--ink-light);
  break-inside: avoid;
}
.detail-list-wrap li::marker { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

/* Team member card */
.team-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,23,16,0.1); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.team-photo { height: 320px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.team-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(15%); transition: transform 0.5s; }
.team-card:hover .team-photo img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-info { padding: 26px 28px 30px; }
.team-info .t-role {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; display: block;
}
.team-info h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.team-info p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-light); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.team-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.team-socials a {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink-light); text-decoration: none; font-size: 12px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.team-socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: white; }

.team-featured {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 60px;
  align-items: center; margin-bottom: 80px;
  background: var(--cream-dark); padding: 0;
}
.team-featured-photo { height: 100%; min-height: 460px; position: relative; }
.team-featured-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.team-featured-info { padding: 48px 56px 48px 0; }
.team-featured-info .t-cred {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-faint); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
}

/* Contact page */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px;
}
.contact-info-card {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 26px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.contact-info-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cic-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; background: var(--cream-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cic-text h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cic-text p, .cic-text a { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.6; text-decoration: none; }
.cic-text a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.form-field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-field label {
  display: block; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600;
}
.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select {
  width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--white); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink); transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus, .form-field select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.map-embed { height: 420px; width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--rule); filter: grayscale(25%) sepia(8%); }
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }

/* Sidebar (expertise pages) */
.with-sidebar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 56px; }
.sidebar-box {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-box h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.sidebar-links { list-style: none; }
.sidebar-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.sidebar-links li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-links a {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 13px 2px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-light); transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}
.sidebar-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 6px; }
.sidebar-links a.active { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.sidebar-cta {
  background: var(--ink); padding: 32px 28px; text-align: center;
}
.sidebar-cta h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; color: #F0EAE0; font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 10px; border: none; padding: 0;
}
.sidebar-cta p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.55); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6; }
.sidebar-phone {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 16px; display: block;
}

.subhead-rule {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin: 40px 0 18px;
}
.subhead-rule-line { width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.subhead-rule h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
}
.subhead-rule h3 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }

.pull-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin: 24px 0; }
.pull-point { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.pull-point .pp-mark {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; background: var(--gold); color: white;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}
.pull-point p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-light); }

/* Notification / blog list */
.notice-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; background: var(--rule); border: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.notice-item {
  background: var(--white); padding: 26px 30px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.notice-item:hover { background: var(--cream-dark); }
.notice-date {
  width: 70px; flex-shrink: 0; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); padding-right: 20px;
}
.notice-date .nd-day { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); display: block; line-height: 1; }
.notice-date .nd-month { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.notice-body h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.notice-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-light); }

.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 32px; }
.blog-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,23,16,0.1); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.blog-img { height: 200px; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.blog-card-body { padding: 24px 26px 28px; }
.blog-meta { font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-card-body h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.35; }
.blog-card-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-light); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.blog-read-more { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }

/* Stat mini-band reused on inner pages */
.mini-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); background: var(--ink); }
.mini-stat { padding: 44px 20px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.mini-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.mini-stat .ms-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 38px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-light); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mini-stat .ms-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .inner-section, .inner-section.tight { padding: 56px 24px; }
  .content-columns, .content-columns.three { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .checklist-grid, .checklist-grid.two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .detail-list-wrap { column-count: 1; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-featured-photo { min-height: 320px; }
  .team-featured-info { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .with-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mini-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .page-banner { height: 240px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   NAV DROPDOWN (Expertise)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 20px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(26,23,16,0.14);
  min-width: 260px; padding: 10px 0;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s, visibility 0.25s;
  z-index: 50;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 11px 26px; font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-transform: none; color: var(--ink-light);
  text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--gold); padding-left: 32px; }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Logo image in nav (if used) */
.nav-logo-img { height: 100px; width: auto; display: block; }