/* ====== CSS VARIABLES (BRAND PALETTE) ====== */
:root {
  --primary-navy: #041C2C;
  --secondary-blue: #072F45;
  --tertiary-blue: #0A4566;
  --cta-blue: #0A84FF;
  --cta-blue-hover: #3FA9FF;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --light-gray: #C8CDD2;
  --muted-gray: #8A929B;
  --black: #000000;

  --heading-font: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --body-font: 'Lato', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;

  --header-height: 92px;
  --utility-bar-height: 44px;
  --total-header: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--utility-bar-height));

  --max-width: 1280px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;

  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  --shadow-cta: 0 8px 24px rgba(63, 169, 255, 0.45);

  --transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ====== RESET ====== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--total-header) + 20px); }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; }

/* ====== HEADINGS ====== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.7rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; color: var(--light-gray); font-size: 1.02rem; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ====== UTILITY BAR ====== */
#utility-bar {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  height: var(--utility-bar-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1001;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
#utility-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
#utility-bar .util-left,
#utility-bar .util-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: center;
}
#utility-bar a {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
#utility-bar a:hover { color: var(--cta-blue); }
#utility-bar .util-icon {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  fill: var(--cta-blue);
}

/* ====== MAIN NAV ====== */
#main-header {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, rgba(4, 28, 44, 0.96) 100%);
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--utility-bar-height);
  left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--header-height);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
#main-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}
#nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  color: var(--white);
}
#nav-logo img {
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
}
#nav-logo-fallback {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
#nav-logo-fallback .logo-main {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
#nav-logo-fallback .logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Primary nav */
#primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
#primary-nav > ul {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 4px;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
#primary-nav > ul > li {
  position: relative;
}
#primary-nav > ul > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}
#primary-nav > ul > li > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px; right: 18px;
  bottom: 8px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
#primary-nav > ul > li.active > a::after,
#primary-nav > ul > li:hover > a::after,
#primary-nav > ul > li:focus-within > a::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
#primary-nav > ul > li:hover > a,
#primary-nav > ul > li.active > a { color: var(--cta-blue); }
.nav-caret {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
  margin-left: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
#primary-nav > ul > li:hover .nav-caret { transform: rotate(-135deg) translateY(2px); }

/* ====== MEGA MENU ====== */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 760px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 132, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  padding: 32px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth), visibility var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 1002;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.mega-menu.mega-attorneys { min-width: 820px; }
.mega-menu.right-align { left: auto; right: 0; }
#primary-nav > ul > li:hover .mega-menu,
#primary-nav > ul > li:focus-within .mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.mega-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.mega-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.mega-col li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth);
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.mega-col li a::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mega-col li a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.mega-col li a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Attorney callout column */
.mega-attorney-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cta-blue) 0%, #0066D4 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 132, 255,0.4);
}
.mega-attorney-callout h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
}
.mega-attorney-callout p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.mega-attorney-callout .btn-callout {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mega-attorney-callout .btn-callout:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* CTA button in nav */
.btn-nav-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 12px 22px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  transition: background var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  margin-left: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cta);
}
.btn-nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--cta-blue-hover) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* Mobile menu toggle */
#mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
#mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}
#mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
#mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
#mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ====== HERO ====== */
#hero {
  margin-top: var(--total-header);
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--total-header));
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,28,44,0.92) 0%, rgba(7,47,69,0.85) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568992687947-868a62a9f521?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(10, 132, 255,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
#hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
  padding: 80px 0;
}
#hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  background: rgba(10, 132, 255,0.1);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 132, 255,0.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
#hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
#hero h1 .accent {
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  font-style: italic;
}
#hero-subhead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 620px;
}
#hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cta);
  transition: background var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--cta-blue-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  transition: background var(--transition-smooth), color var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}
#hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-item::before {
  content: '✓';
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* ====== SECTIONS ====== */
section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.section-dark { background: var(--primary-navy); }
.section-darker { background: var(--black); }
.section-mid {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--secondary-blue) 100%);
}
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-header {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-header.left { text-align: left; margin-left: 0; }
.section-header p { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ====== INTRO SECTION ====== */
#intro {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--secondary-blue) 100%);
}
#intro .intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
#intro .intro-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.stat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}
.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--cta-blue);
}
.stat-card .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-card .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ====== WHY HIRE SECTION ====== */
#why-hire .why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.why-block {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, rgba(7,47,69,0.5) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.why-block h3 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.why-block h3 .num {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ====== PRACTICE AREAS ====== */
#practice-areas .pa-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}
.pa-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pa-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.pa-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(10, 132, 255,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.pa-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pa-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(10, 132, 255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 132, 255,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
}
.pa-card h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pa-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pa-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-smooth);
}
.pa-link:hover { gap: 12px; }

/* ====== PROCESS / STEPS ====== */
#process .steps-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.step-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
}
.step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -28px;
  left: 30px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10, 132, 255,0.5);
}
.step-card h3 { margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* ====== COMPENSATION ====== */
#compensation .comp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
.comp-block {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cta-blue);
}
.comp-block h3 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.comp-block ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.comp-block li {
  padding: 10px 0 10px 28px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.comp-block li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.comp-block li::before {
  content: '$';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* ====== WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US ====== */
#why-us .features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.feature-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 26px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), background var(--transition-smooth);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(10, 132, 255,0.06);
}
.feature-card .feature-icon {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cta-blue) 0%, #0066D4 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ====== CITIES SERVED ====== */
#cities-served {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
}
.cities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.city-pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: background var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth);
  display: block;
}
.city-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(10, 132, 255,0.1);
  border-color: var(--cta-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.city-pill .pop {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ====== CLIENT FORM SECTION ====== */
#section-Consultation {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,28,44,0.95) 0%, rgba(7,47,69,0.9) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589216532372-1c2a367900d9?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover fixed;
  padding: 100px 0;
}
.form-banner {
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.required-notice {
  background: rgba(10, 132, 255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 132, 255,0.3);
  color: var(--light-gray);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.required-notice .req-star { color: var(--cta-blue); font-weight: 900; }

.lead-form {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.lead-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.lead-form .form-row.full { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.form-field label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-field label .req-star { color: var(--cta-blue); margin-left: 2px; }
.form-field label .optional { color: var(--muted-gray); font-weight: 400; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-size: 0.75rem; }
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,205,210,0.25);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), background var(--transition-smooth);
}
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--cta-blue);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.form-field input:user-invalid,
.form-field select:user-invalid,
.form-field textarea:user-invalid {
  border-color: #d9534f;
}
.form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.radio-group, .checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.radio-pill, .check-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,205,210,0.25);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), background var(--transition-smooth);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.radio-pill input, .check-pill input { accent-color: var(--cta-blue); }
.radio-pill:has(input:checked), .check-pill:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--cta-blue);
  background: rgba(10, 132, 255,0.1);
}

/* Honeypot - hidden visually but not display:none */
.honeypot-field {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  top: -9999px !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.btn-submit {
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 18px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cta);
  transition: background var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-submit:hover {
  background: var(--cta-blue-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(63, 169, 255, 0.45);
}
.form-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.form-trust .trust-item {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--light-gray);
}

/* ====== ATTORNEY FORM (Get Listed) ====== */
#attorney-signup {
  background: var(--black);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--cta-blue);
}
.attorney-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.attorney-pitch h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
}
.attorney-pitch ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.attorney-pitch li {
  padding: 14px 0 14px 36px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.attorney-pitch li:last-child { border: none; }
.attorney-pitch li::before {
  content: '★';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.attorney-pitch li small {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.attorney-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cta-blue) 0%, #005FBF 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 132, 255,0.4);
}
.attorney-cta-card h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.attorney-cta-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }

/* ====== FAQ ====== */
#faq .faq-list {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}
.faq-item[open] { border-color: rgba(10, 132, 255,0.4); }
.faq-item summary {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 28px 24px; }
.faq-answer p { margin: 0; }

/* ====== FINAL CTA ====== */
#final-cta {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,28,44,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542223616-9de9adb5e3e8?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 100px 0;
}
#final-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
#final-cta p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
#final-cta .cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ====== FOOTER ====== */
#main-footer {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.footer-brand img {
  height: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted-gray);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col a {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--cta-blue); }
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.footer-contact-item .ico {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  width: 16px;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted-gray);
}
#footer-copyright-link {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
}
#footer-copyright-link:hover { color: var(--cta-blue); }
.footer-disclaimer {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--cta-blue);
}

/* ====== STICKY MOBILE CTA ====== */
#sticky-mobile-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
#sticky-mobile-cta a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ====== RESPONSIVE ====== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  #intro .intro-grid,
  #why-hire .why-grid,
  #compensation .comp-grid,
  .attorney-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #process .steps-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  :root { --header-height: 76px; }
  #utility-bar { display: none; }
  #main-header { top: 0; }
  body { padding-bottom: 64px; }
  #sticky-mobile-cta { display: block; }

  #mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
  #primary-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateY(-110%);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
    padding: 20px 0;
  }
  #primary-nav.open { transform: translateY(0); }
  #primary-nav > ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }
  #primary-nav > ul > li > a {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .btn-nav-cta {
    margin: 14px 24px 0 !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .mega-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    min-width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-smooth), padding var(--transition-smooth);
    display: block;
  }
  #primary-nav > ul > li.mobile-open .mega-menu {
    max-height: 2000px;
    padding: 20px 30px;
  }
  .mega-col { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .lead-form { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .lead-form .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #hero-cta-group { flex-direction: column; }
  #hero-cta-group .btn-primary, #hero-cta-group .btn-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* Reveal animation on scroll */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   SHARED STYLES — ADDITIONAL (for About / Services / Posts / Contact)
   ============================================================ */

/* ====== PAGE HEADER (smaller hero for inner pages) ====== */
.page-header {
  margin-top: var(--total-header);
  min-height: 420px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,28,44,0.94) 0%, rgba(7,47,69,0.88) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(10,132,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-header-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 820px;
  padding: 70px 0;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--cta-blue); transition: color var(--transition-smooth); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--cta-blue-hover); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--muted-gray); }
.page-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-header h1 .accent { color: var(--cta-blue); font-style: italic; }
.page-header p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--light-gray);
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* ====== MISSION / VALUES (About) ====== */
.mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}
.mission-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.mission-img img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.value-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.value-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(10,132,255,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.value-card .v-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  background: rgba(10,132,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,132,255,0.3);
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; }

/* ====== VETTING PROCESS (About) ====== */
.vetting-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.vet-step {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.vet-step .num-circle {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10,132,255,0.4);
}
.vet-step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.vet-step p { font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; }

/* ====== PRICING TIERS (Services) ====== */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.pricing-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 38px 30px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}
.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(10,132,255,0.3);
}
.pricing-card.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--cta-blue);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(10,132,255,0.12) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 60%);
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(10,132,255,0.25);
}
.pricing-card.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-16px); }
.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(10,132,255,0.4);
}
.pricing-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}
.pricing-tagline {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  min-height: 38px;
}
.pricing-price {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.pricing-price .amount {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.pricing-price .period {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted-gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  padding: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.pricing-features li {
  padding: 9px 0 9px 28px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.pricing-features li:last-child { border: none; }
.pricing-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.pricing-features li.muted {
  color: var(--muted-gray);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}
.pricing-features li.muted::before { content: '✕'; color: var(--muted-gray); }
.pricing-card .btn-tier {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-tier-primary {
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10,132,255,0.35);
}
.btn-tier-primary:hover {
  background: var(--cta-blue-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(63,169,255,0.45);
}
.btn-tier-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.btn-tier-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--cta-blue);
}
.pricing-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
  color: var(--muted-gray);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ====== BLOG / POSTS GRID ====== */
.posts-filter {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.filter-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--light-gray);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  border-color: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
}
.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.post-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(10,132,255,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.post-img {
  height: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tertiary-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-img-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(10,132,255,0.2), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(63,169,255,0.15), transparent 50%);
}
.post-img .post-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 4rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.post-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--cta-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.post-body {
  padding: 26px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted-gray);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.post-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.post-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.post-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-smooth);
}
.post-link:hover { gap: 12px; color: var(--cta-blue-hover); }
.featured-post {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-post .post-img { height: 100%; min-height: 320px; }

/* ====== NEWSLETTER (Posts) ====== */
.newsletter-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cta-blue) 0%, #005FBF 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(10,132,255,0.3);
}
.newsletter-card h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.newsletter-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}
.newsletter-form button {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-smooth);
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--black); }

/* ====== CONTACT PAGE ====== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 50px;
}
.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.contact-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cta-blue);
  padding: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
.contact-card .c-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(10,132,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,132,255,0.3);
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-card p, .contact-card a {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-card a { transition: color var(--transition-smooth); }
.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--cta-blue); }
.contact-map {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.contact-map iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border: none;
  display: block;
  filter: invert(0.9) hue-rotate(180deg);
}

/* ====== SERVICES TABS / PRACTICE AREA DETAIL ====== */
.detail-block {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--secondary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 38px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.detail-block h3 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.detail-block .d-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  background: rgba(10,132,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,132,255,0.3);
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ====== CITY GRID (Services) ====== */
.city-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.city-detail-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.city-detail-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(10,132,255,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.city-detail-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.city-detail-card .c-county {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cta-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.city-detail-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ====== SECTION ANCHOR / TITLE STRIP ====== */
.section-anchor {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.section-anchor h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

/* ====== INNER PAGE RESPONSIVE ====== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .mission-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vetting-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pricing-card.featured { transform: none; }
  .featured-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .vetting-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form input, .newsletter-form button { width: 100%; }
}