/* ==========================================================================
   Crestpoint Law Group — Luxury Edition
   Self-contained stylesheet. No external requests: fonts are self-hosted
   in /fonts, all imagery is inline SVG / CSS. Safe to open completely
   offline.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Self-hosted type ---------------------------------------------------- */
@font-face {
  font-family: "Editorial Serif";
  src: url("../fonts/LiberationSerif-Regular.woff") format("woff");
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Editorial Serif";
  src: url("../fonts/LiberationSerif-Bold.woff") format("woff");
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Editorial Serif";
  src: url("../fonts/LiberationSerif-Italic.woff") format("woff");
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Editorial Serif";
  src: url("../fonts/LiberationSerif-BoldItalic.woff") format("woff");
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Editorial Sans";
  src: url("../fonts/LiberationSans-Regular.woff") format("woff");
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Editorial Sans";
  src: url("../fonts/LiberationSans-Bold.woff") format("woff");
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

/* ---- Design tokens --------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --navy-deep:  #060a14;
  --navy:       #0b1120;
  --navy-mid:   #101a30;
  --navy-soft:  #16213c;
  --gold:       #c9a24b;
  --gold-light: #e8d8b0;
  --gold-dim:   #8a723c;
  --cream:      #f7f3ea;
  --ivory:      #fffdf8;
  --ink:        #14161b;
  --slate:      #4b5162;
  --slate-light:#8790a3;
  --line:       #e6e0d2;
  --success:    #2f6b4f;

  --font-serif: "Editorial Serif", Georgia, "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans: "Editorial Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

  --container: 1240px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.06);
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px -12px rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.28);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.45);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ---- Reset ------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body, h1, h2, h3, h4, p, figure, blockquote, dl, dd, ul, ol { margin: 0; }
ul[class], ol[class] { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }

@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;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ---- Base --------------------------------------------------------------- */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--navy);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.6vw, 4.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

p { color: var(--slate); }
p.lede { font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.7; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem); }
.section-tight { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.section-dark { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
.section-dark p { color: rgba(247, 243, 234, 0.72); }
.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 { color: var(--ivory); }
.section-cream { background: var(--cream); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head p { margin-top: 1.1rem; }

.gold-rule {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin-block: 1.25rem;
}
.center .gold-rule { margin-inline: auto; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); }

/* ---- Buttons -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold) 60%, var(--gold-dim));
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.55);
}
.btn-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -10px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.65); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(247, 243, 234, 0.35);
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.2);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover { border-color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.4rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ---- Header / Nav ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: rgba(247, 243, 234, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: 0.5rem;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-bar a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.top-bar .top-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.top-bar .top-badge {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.16);
  transition: background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: 1.05rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.brand-mark {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-word {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.brand-word strong {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.brand-word span {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.1rem; }
.main-nav ul { display: flex; gap: 2.1rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.main-nav a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(247, 243, 234, 0.82);
  position: relative;
  padding-block: 0.3rem;
}
.main-nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 100%;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: right 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: var(--ivory); }
.main-nav a:hover::after, .main-nav a.is-active::after { right: 0; }
.main-nav a.is-active { color: var(--gold-light); }

.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.header-phone {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.header-phone svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--gold); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 26px;
  height: 20px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (min-width: 1000px) {
  .header-phone { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: none; }
}
/* Keep the longer firm name and nav on single lines */
.brand-word strong, .header-phone, .main-nav a { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (min-width: 1000px) and (max-width: 1279px) {
  .main-nav, .main-nav ul { gap: 1.1rem; }
  .main-nav a { font-size: 0.86rem; }
  .brand-word strong { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .site-header .container { gap: 0.9rem; }
  .main-nav .btn { padding-inline: 1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 999px) {
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0 0 0 auto;
    width: min(340px, 82vw);
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 6.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.2);
  }
  .main-nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; width: 100%; }
  .main-nav ul a { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .main-nav .header-cta { margin-top: 2rem; width: 100%; }
  .main-nav .btn { width: 100%; }
}

.nav-scrim {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,10,20,0.55);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 90;
}
.nav-scrim.is-open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

/* ---- Hero ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 140% at 85% -10%, #1a2848 0%, var(--navy) 45%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--ivory);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 7rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 6rem);
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,75,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,75,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 70% 30%, black, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-lines {
  position: absolute;
  right: -6%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(680px, 60vw);
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-lines { display: none; }
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.hero-badge svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.hero h1 { color: var(--ivory); }
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero p.lede { color: rgba(247,243,234,0.78); max-width: 46ch; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.3rem; }

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247,243,234,0.14);
}
.hero-trust .trust-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-trust .trust-item span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(247,243,234,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.hero-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero-card h3 { color: var(--ivory); font-size: 1.25rem; }
.hero-card p { color: rgba(247,243,234,0.68); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.hero-card form { margin-top: 1.5rem; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.hero-card .form-note { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(247,243,234,0.5); margin-top: 0.9rem; text-align: center; }

/* ---- Ticker ----------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ticker {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.16);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: 1rem;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 3rem;
  animation: ticker 32s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(247,243,234,0.55);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-track span::after { content: "\2022"; color: var(--gold); margin-left: 3rem; }
@keyframes ticker {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---- Trust bar (awards & accreditation logos) --------------------------- */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-block: 2.5rem;
}
.trust-bar .eyebrow { justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.trust-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
}
.trust-bar-row img { width: auto; display: block; }
.trust-bar-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.16);
  padding-block: 2rem;
}
.trust-bar-footer .trust-bar-row { gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.trust-bar-footer .trust-bar-row img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.75; }
.trust-bar-footer .trust-bar-row img.badge-shield { filter: none; opacity: 0.92; }

/* ---- Form elements ------------------------------------------------------ */
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.field label { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.hero-card .field label { color: rgba(247,243,234,0.75); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(247,243,234,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(247,243,234,0.4); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.field select option { color: var(--ink); }

.light-form .field input, .light-form .field select, .light-form .field textarea {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.light-form .field label { color: var(--navy); }
.light-form .field input:focus, .light-form .field select:focus, .light-form .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,75,0.15);
}

/* ---- Practice areas -------------------------------------------------------- */
.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.practice-card {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(201,162,75,0.5);
}
.practice-card .icon-badge { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.practice-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.practice-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; }
.practice-card .card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
}
.practice-card .card-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.practice-card:hover .card-link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.icon-badge {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201,162,75,0.16), rgba(201,162,75,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.3);
  color: var(--gold-dim);
}
.icon-badge svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.section-dark .icon-badge { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ---- Feature rows (why choose us) ------------------------------------------ */
.feature-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.feature-row.reverse .feature-visual { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .feature-row, .feature-row.reverse .feature-visual { grid-template-columns: 1fr; order: initial; }
  .feature-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.feature-row + .feature-row { margin-top: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem); }

.feature-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 55%, var(--navy-soft) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.feature-visual svg { width: 60%; height: 60%; opacity: 0.92; color: var(--gold-light); }
.feature-visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(201,162,75,0.25), transparent 45%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,162,75,0.05) 0 2px, transparent 2px 22px);
}
.feature-visual.has-photo img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}
.feature-visual.has-photo::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(11,17,32,0.55) 0%, rgba(11,17,32,0.15) 55%, rgba(11,17,32,0.4) 100%);
}
.feature-visual.has-photo::after { z-index: 2; }
.feature-visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.1rem;
  left: 1.1rem;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);
}
.feature-visual-badge svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }

.check-list { display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--slate); }
.check-list li svg {
  width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
}

/* ---- Stats band -------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-deep), var(--navy) 60%);
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: rgba(247,243,234,0.65); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.stats-disclaimer { text-align: center; font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(247,243,234,0.4); margin-top: 2.5rem; }

/* ---- Process ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  counter-reset: step;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.process-step { position: relative; padding-top: 1rem; }
.process-step .step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: rgba(201,162,75,0.35);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.process-step h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---- Testimonials --------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-wrap { position: relative; max-width: 780px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.testimonial-track { position: relative; min-height: 220px; }
.testimonial-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
.stars { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0.3rem; margin-bottom: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold); }
.stars svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.testimonial-slide blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.testimonial-slide .cite { margin-top: 1.4rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(247,243,234,0.6); }
.testimonial-slide .cite strong { color: var(--gold-light); display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }

.testimonial-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.testimonial-dots button {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(247,243,234,0.25);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-dots button.is-active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.25); }

/* ---- Attorneys ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.attorney-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .attorney-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .attorney-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.attorney-card {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.attorney-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.attorney-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 3/3.4;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-soft));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.attorney-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,162,75,0.05) 0 2px, transparent 2px 20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.attorney-photo img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.avatar-monogram {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.avatar-monogram-lg { width: 132px; height: 132px; font-size: 3.4rem; }
.attorney-body { padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; }
.attorney-body h4 { margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.attorney-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold-dim); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.03em; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.attorney-body p { font-size: 0.88rem; }
.attorney-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.attorney-tags span {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--cream); color: var(--slate);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.attorney-card .card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
}
.attorney-card .card-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.attorney-card:hover .card-link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---- Results --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.disclaimer-banner {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.disclaimer-banner svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold-dim); margin-top: 0.15rem; }

.results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.result-card {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.9rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.result-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: rgba(201,162,75,0.4); }
.result-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.result-type {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
}
.result-card p.result-desc { margin-top: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.result-card .result-note { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--slate-light); font-style: italic; }

/* ---- CTA banner -------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #1a2848, var(--navy) 60%, var(--navy-deep));
  color: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,162,75,0.18), transparent 70%);
}
.cta-banner > * { position: relative; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--ivory); }
.cta-banner p { max-width: 56ch; margin-inline: auto; margin-top: 1rem; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.2rem; }

/* ---- Contact page -------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 940px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.office-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}
.office-card + .office-card { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.office-card h4 { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.office-line { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--slate); }
.office-line svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold-dim); margin-top: 0.15rem; }

.map-graphic {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-soft));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.map-graphic svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.form-panel {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.1rem; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form-grid .field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form-consent { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.form-consent input { margin-top: 0.25rem; }

/* honeypot - hidden from humans, visible to bots that fill every field */
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: -9999px; opacity: 0; height: 0; }

.form-status {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: none;
}
.form-status.is-visible { display: block; }
.form-status.is-success { background: rgba(47,107,79,0.1); color: var(--success); border: 1px solid rgba(47,107,79,0.25); }

/* ---- FAQ / accordion ------------------------------------------------------ */
.accordion { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0.2rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.accordion-trigger svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold-dim); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.accordion-item.is-open .accordion-trigger svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.accordion-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.accordion-panel-inner { padding: 0 0.2rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--slate); max-width: 68ch; }

/* ---- Timeline (about page) ------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 2rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; gap: 2.3rem; }
.timeline-item { position: relative; }
.timeline-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: -2.42rem; top: 0.25rem;
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,162,75,0.18);
}
.timeline-item .year { font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--gold-dim); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }

/* ---- Values grid ------------------------------------------------------- */
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.value-card { padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* ---- Breadcrumb / page hero ----------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(120% 160% at 90% -20%, #1a2848, var(--navy) 55%, var(--navy-deep));
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding-block: clamp(5.5rem, 12vw, 8rem) clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,75,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,75,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(65% 65% at 80% 20%, black, transparent);
}
.breadcrumb {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(247,243,234,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero h1 { position: relative; color: var(--ivory); max-width: 20ch; }
.page-hero p.lede { position: relative; color: rgba(247,243,234,0.75); max-width: 60ch; margin-top: 1.1rem; }

/* ---- Footer ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-deep); color: rgba(247,243,234,0.7); }
.footer-top { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5rem); }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(247,243,234,0.55); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 32ch; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247,243,234,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-social a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.footer-social a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.footer-col ul { display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-col a { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(247,243,234,0.68); transition: color 0.25s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-contact svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.15rem; color: var(--gold); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247,243,234,0.12);
  padding-block: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-bottom .container {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(247,243,234,0.45);
}
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-legal {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(247,243,234,0.38);
  max-width: 980px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---- Back to top --------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 80;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
.back-to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* ---- Scroll reveal --------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger > * { transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 90ms); }

/* ---- Misc utilities -------------------------------------------------------- */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.badge-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.6rem; align-items: center; }
.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: var(--slate);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.badge-pill svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--gold-dim); }

::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); }

/* Skip link for accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  z-index: 999;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }