/* ==========================================================================
   SHAPIRO THE HERO - MODERN BESPOKE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Pure Modern Laravel 12 Architecture - Zero Elementor Dependencies
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Brand Palette - Matched to Official Shapiro Logo */
    --color-primary: #0b1b3d;
    --color-primary-dark: #060e22;
    --color-primary-blue: #1e3a8a;
    --color-primary-light: #2563eb;
    
    --color-accent: #d62828;
    --color-accent-light: #ffc400;
    --color-accent-gold: #f7d712;
    --color-accent-red: #d62828;
    --color-accent-red-hover: #b71c1c;

    --color-bg: #ffffff;
    --color-bg-alt: #f8fafc;
    --color-bg-dark: #0b1b3d;
    --color-surface: #ffffff;
    --color-surface-hover: #f1f5f9;
    
    --color-text: #0f172a;
    --color-text-muted: #475569;
    --color-text-light: #94a3b8;
    --color-text-white: #ffffff;

    --color-border: #e2e8f0;
    --color-border-dark: #1e293b;
    
    /* Layout */
    --container-max-width: 1280px;
    --header-height: 80px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-hard: 4px 4px 0px 0px #0b1b3d;

    /* Radii */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Reset & Base
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

body {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.site-header,
.site-main,
.site-footer {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

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

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    line-height: inherit;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Unified Container & Layout System (1280px standard)
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .container,
    .container-narrow {
        padding-left: 1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }
}

.container-narrow {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.section {
    padding-top: 4.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .section {
        padding-top: 6rem;
        padding-bottom: 6rem;
    }
}

.section-alt {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography & Headers
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: inherit;
}

.heading-xl {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.heading-lg {
    font-size: 1.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.heading-md {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.heading-sm {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .heading-xl { font-size: 1.85rem; line-height: 1.2; }
    .heading-lg { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.25; }
    .heading-md { font-size: 1.3rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .heading-xl { font-size: 3.5rem; line-height: 1.15; }
    .heading-lg { font-size: 2.5rem; line-height: 1.2; }
    .heading-md { font-size: 1.875rem; }
}

.text-muted { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.text-gold { color: var(--color-accent-light); }
.text-red { color: var(--color-accent-red); }
.text-blue { color: var(--color-primary-blue); }

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 0;
}

.section-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-accent-red);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & CTAs
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #172554;
    border-color: #172554;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-accent {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-red);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-red);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-red-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-red-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.35);
}

.btn-gold {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    color: #0b1b3d;
    border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-text-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 1.125rem 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Badges & Pills
   ========================================================================== */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.375rem;
    padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 100%;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.card.text-center .badge,
.card[style*="text-align: center"] .badge,
.badge-center {
    align-self: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.badge-gold {
    background-color: #fefce8;
    color: #b45309;
    border: 1px solid #fde047;
}

.badge-blue {
    background-color: #eff6ff;
    color: #1e3a8a;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.badge-red {
    background-color: #fef2f2;
    color: #d62828;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

.badge-white {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.badge-navy {
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: #fcd34d;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.card-dark .badge-gold,
.bg-navy .badge-gold {
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    color: #fcd34d;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.card-dark .badge-blue,
.bg-navy .badge-blue {
    background-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
    color: #93c5fd;
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.4);
}

.card-dark .badge-red,
.bg-navy .badge-red {
    background-color: rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.2);
    color: #fca5a5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Grid System
   ========================================================================== */
.grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards & Tiles
   ========================================================================== */
.card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
}

.card-dark {
    background: #0f224a;
    border-color: #1e3a8a;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.card-dark:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.header-top-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-top-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    min-width: 0;
}

.header-top-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.header-top-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.top-hotline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-hotline:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .header-top-bar {
        padding: 0.35rem 0;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .header-top-inner {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .header-top-right {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .header-top-socials {
        display: none;
    }
    .top-hotline {
        font-size: 0.8125rem;
        gap: 0.35rem;
    }
}

.nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: var(--header-height);
}

.brand-logo img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: height 0.2s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .brand-logo img {
        height: 42px;
        max-width: 190px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .top-hotline span {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .brand-logo img {
        height: 36px;
        max-width: 165px;
    }
}

.nav-links {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    list-style: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-links { display: flex; }
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 260px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    display: none;
    list-style: none;
    z-index: 100;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.2s ease forwards;
}

.dropdown-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mobile-toggle-btn { display: none; }
}

/* Mobile Drawer - Hardware Accelerated, Zero Layout Overflow */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: #ffffff;
    z-index: 2000;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    transform: translate3d(105%, 0, 0);
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 1999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mobile-drawer,
    .mobile-drawer-overlay {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Sections
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #060e22;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 25%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.45) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 75%, rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1b3d 0%, #060e22 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 4rem 0 5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding: 5.5rem 0 6.5rem 0;
    }
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
}

.hero-video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: #000000;
}

.hero-video-wrapper video {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 460px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #000000;
    display: block;
}

/* Vertical Mobile/Reel Frame for Social & Video Highlights (Balanced: Not too small, Not oversized) */
.hero-reel-mockup {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 440px;
    height: 550px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #000000;
    border-radius: 28px;
    border: 3.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-reel-mockup video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #000000;
    display: block;
}

/* Full-bleed Hero Media Card for Practice & Inner Pages */
.hero-media-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    background: #0b1b3d;
}

.hero-media-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-media-card {
        height: 320px;
    }
    .hero-reel-mockup {
        height: 480px;
        max-width: 360px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-media-card {
        height: 290px;
    }
    .hero-reel-mockup {
        height: 440px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Practice & Service Hero Section Typography Refinements
   (Reduced from excessive 3.5rem to crisp, authoritative, balanced sizing)
   ========================================================================== */
.practice-detail-page .hero-section,
.services-page .hero-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .practice-detail-page .hero-section,
    .services-page .hero-section {
        padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem 0;
    }
}

.practice-detail-page .hero-section .heading-xl,
.services-page .hero-section .heading-xl {
    font-size: 1.625rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    font-weight: 800;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .practice-detail-page .hero-section .heading-xl,
    .services-page .hero-section .heading-xl {
        font-size: 1.95rem;
        line-height: 1.22;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .practice-detail-page .hero-section .heading-xl,
    .services-page .hero-section .heading-xl {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .practice-detail-page .hero-section .heading-xl,
    .services-page .hero-section .heading-xl {
        font-size: 2.45rem;
        line-height: 1.18;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .practice-detail-page .hero-section .heading-xl,
    .services-page .hero-section .heading-xl {
        font-size: 2.65rem;
        line-height: 1.18;
    }
}

.practice-detail-page .hero-section p,
.services-page .hero-section p {
    font-size: 0.985rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

.practice-detail-page .hero-section p:first-of-type,
.services-page .hero-section p:first-of-type {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

.practice-detail-page .hero-media-card,
.services-page .hero-media-card {
    height: 460px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .practice-detail-page .hero-media-card,
    .services-page .hero-media-card {
        height: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .practice-detail-page .hero-media-card,
    .services-page .hero-media-card {
        height: 270px;
    }
}

/* Pre-Footer Consultation Banner */
.pre-footer-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: #060e22;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 40%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 60%, rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%);
    padding: 3.75rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pre-footer-banner-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .pre-footer-banner-inner {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
}

.pre-footer-content {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.pre-footer-heading {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .pre-footer-heading {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

.pre-footer-subtext {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.pre-footer-trust-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.pre-footer-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .pre-footer-actions {
        width: auto;
    }
}

.pre-footer-cta-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d62828 0%, #b71c1c 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.pre-footer-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.3);
}

.pre-footer-phone-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.875rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.pre-footer-phone-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.phone-icon-wrap {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-primary-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.phone-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.phone-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Reel Card Video Showcase (4-video grid, etc.) */
.reel-card-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 9/16;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.reel-card-media video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #000000;
    display: block;
}

/* General Video Container - Never Crops */
.video-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background: #000000;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.video-container video,
video.video-fluid {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 500px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #000000;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Awards Showcase Ribbon
   ========================================================================== */
.awards-ribbon {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.awards-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.award-item {
    flex: 0 0 110px;
    max-width: 130px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.75;
    transition: filter 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.award-item:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.award-item img {
    max-height: 75px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Statistics Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

.stat-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .awards-grid {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .award-item {
        flex: 0 0 80px;
        max-width: 90px;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        gap: 0.875rem;
    }
    .stat-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
    }
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Practice Areas Bento / Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.practice-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.practice-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

.practice-card-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #0f172a;
}

.practice-card-media::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 60%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-media::after {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.practice-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    display: block;
}

.practice-card-media .practice-card-image {
    height: 100%;
    object-position: center center;
}

/* Image-specific focal points so subjects & heads never cut */
.practice-card-media img[src*="construction-accident"] {
    object-position: center 8% !important;
}

.practice-card-media img[src*="slip-trip-fall"] {
    object-position: center center !important;
}

.practice-card-media img[src*="medical-malpractice"] {
    object-position: center 30% !important;
}

.practice-card-media img[src*="personal-injury"] {
    object-position: center 15% !important;
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-image {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.practice-cards-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .practice-cards-grid {
        gap: 1.75rem !important;
    }

    .practice-card {
        border-radius: 20px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
        background: #ffffff;
    }

    .practice-card:active {
        transform: scale(0.99);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    }

    .practice-card-media {
        height: 310px;
    }

    .practice-card-media .practice-card-image,
    .practice-card-image {
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        object-position: center center;
    }

    .practice-card-media img[src*="construction-accident"] {
        object-position: center 6% !important;
    }

    .practice-card-media img[src*="slip-trip-fall"] {
        object-position: center center !important;
    }

    .practice-card-media img[src*="medical-malpractice"] {
        object-position: center 25% !important;
    }

    .practice-card-media img[src*="personal-injury"] {
        object-position: center 10% !important;
    }

    .practice-card-body {
        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    }

    .practice-card-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        color: #0b1f44;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .practice-card-body p {
        font-size: 0.975rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
        color: #475569;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .practice-card-link {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.625rem;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
        background: var(--color-primary-blue, #1e3a8a);
        color: #ffffff !important;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 12px;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
        transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }

    .practice-card-link svg {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        stroke: #ffffff;
        stroke-width: 2.5;
        transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .practice-card-link:hover,
    .practice-card-link:active {
        background: var(--color-accent-red, #d62828) !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.35);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .practice-card-link:hover svg,
    .practice-card-link:active svg {
        transform: translateX(5px);
    }
}

.practice-card-body {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.practice-card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.practice-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.practice-card-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-primary-blue, #1e3a8a);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.practice-card-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-link {
    background: var(--color-accent-red, #d62828) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive FAQ Accordion & FAQ List
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-list,
.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: left;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.075rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1.45;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.faq-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 800px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-answer p {
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Form Components
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
}

.form-input.is-invalid, .form-textarea.is-invalid {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-red);
}

.form-error {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-red);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Component
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 0;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr 1.1fr 1.2fr; }
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent-red);
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.625rem;
}

.footer-link {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: #64748b;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom-bar {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Keyframes & Animations
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page Hero & Header Variants
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1b3d 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 4rem 0 5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .page-hero {
        padding: 5.5rem 0 6.5rem 0;
    }
}

.page-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .page-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    }
}

.page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .page-hero-title {
        font-size: 3.25rem;
        line-height: 1.15;
    }
}

.page-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.highlight {
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.highlight-red {
    color: #ef4444;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-image-wrapper img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    max-height: 420px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Search & Filter Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-search-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem 0.35rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-search-box:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
}

.blog-search-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: transparent;
}

.blog-tags-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.topic-pill {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.125rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.topic-pill:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.topic-pill.active {
    background: var(--color-primary-blue);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News & Press Clippings Archive Gallery
   ========================================================================== */
.press-filter-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.press-filter-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.press-filter-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.press-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.25);
}

.press-archive-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .press-archive-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

.press-archive-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.press-archive-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
}

.press-archive-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.press-source-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.press-archive-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 280px;
    background: #091322;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .press-archive-media {
        height: 310px;
        padding: 0.75rem;
    }
}

.press-archive-media img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.press-archive-card:hover .press-archive-media img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.press-archive-body {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.45rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.press-archive-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #0b1f44;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.press-archive-snippet {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.press-archive-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Job Cards (Careers)
   ========================================================================== */
.job-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .job-card {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}

.job-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Layout Helpers
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Split Layout System (Left / Right Alternating & Form Grids)
   ========================================================================== */
.split-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .split-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .split-section.split-reversed > :first-child {
        order: 2;
    }

    .split-section.split-reversed > :last-child {
        order: 1;
    }

    .split-section.split-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
        align-items: start;
    }

    .split-section.split-video {
        grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .split-section.split-video-reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Instagram Reels Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ig-reels-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #060e22 0%, #0b1b3d 50%, #060e22 100%);
    padding: 5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ig-reels-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ig-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.35);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

.ig-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ig-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0b1b3d;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.ig-reels-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 2rem 0.25rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.ig-reels-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.ig-reel-card {
    flex: 0 0 310px;
    max-width: 310px;
    aspect-ratio: 9/16;
    border-radius: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ig-reel-card {
        flex: 0 0 280px;
        max-width: 280px;
    }
}

.ig-reel-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 0 2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

.ig-reel-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    background: #000000;
}

/* Top Reel Header Overlay */
.ig-reel-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ig-reel-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.ig-sound-btn {
    pointer-events: auto;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.ig-sound-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Center Floating Glass Play Button */
.ig-play-trigger {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ig-reel-card.is-playing .ig-play-trigger {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.7);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ig-reel-card:hover .ig-play-trigger {
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.85);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.ig-reel-card.is-playing:hover .ig-play-trigger {
    opacity: 0.85;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* Bottom Instagram Scrim Overlay */
.ig-reel-scrim {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 4rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ig-author-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.625rem;
}

.ig-author-avatar {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #f59e0b;
}

.ig-author-handle {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.ig-verified-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: #38bdf8;
}

.ig-reel-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.ig-reel-caption {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ig-reel-audio {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* =========================================================================
   What Our Clients Say - High-End Testimonials Carousel
   ========================================================================= */
.client-reviews-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.client-reviews-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.client-reviews-header-left {
    max-width: 650px;
}

.client-reviews-header-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.client-reviews-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.client-reviews-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem 2rem 0.5rem;
    cursor: grab;
}

.client-reviews-track:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.client-reviews-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Card sizing: 3 on desktop, 2 on tablet, 1 on mobile */
.client-review-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.2rem);
    min-width: 340px;
    max-width: 410px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .client-review-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.9rem);
        min-width: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .client-review-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 0.5rem);
        min-width: 280px;
    }
}

.client-review-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25);
}

.client-card-quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.75rem;
    color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.client-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.client-card-user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.client-avatar-wrap {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.client-avatar-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.client-avatar-initials {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.client-author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.client-card-author {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.client-verified-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #16a34a;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.client-verified-pill svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
}

.client-platform-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.client-platform-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.client-stars-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.client-review-text {
    font-size: 0.985rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.client-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.client-case-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
}

/* Nav arrows */
.client-nav-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    color: #0f172a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.client-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #0f172a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.client-nav-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Pagination Dots */
.client-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.client-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.client-dot:hover {
    background: #94a3b8;
}

.client-dot.active {
    width: 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--color-accent-red);
}

/* =========================================================================
   Awards & Accolades Infinite Marquee Ticker (Header / Ribbon)
   ========================================================================= */
.awards-marquee-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 2rem 0 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.awards-marquee-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.awards-marquee-heading-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.awards-marquee-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #D62828;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.awards-marquee-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1b3d;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.awards-marquee-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b1b3d;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.awards-marquee-link:hover {
    background: #D62828;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #D62828;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.awards-marquee-link svg {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    stroke: #D62828;
}

.awards-marquee-link:hover svg {
    stroke: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.awards-marquee-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 5%, black 95%, transparent 100%);
}

.awards-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3.25rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: awardsMarqueeScroll 40s linear infinite;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.awards-marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes awardsMarqueeScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.awards-marquee-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.awards-marquee-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.awards-marquee-item img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: none;
    transition: filter 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.awards-marquee-item:hover img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12));
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .awards-marquee-section {
        padding: 1.5rem 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .awards-marquee-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .awards-marquee-eyebrow {
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .awards-marquee-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .awards-marquee-link {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    }

    .awards-marquee-track {
        gap: 2.25rem;
        animation-duration: 32s;
    }

    .awards-marquee-item img {
        height: 44px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Blog Single / Inner Page Enhancements
   ========================================================================= */
.blog-single-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-single-layout {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 360px;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
}

.article-main-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-main-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }
}

.article-content {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #1e293b;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.article-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin: 2.75rem 0 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.article-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin: 2.25rem 0 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.article-content blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-red);
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.article-content a {
    color: var(--color-accent-red);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.article-content a:hover {
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Formatted Website Link / Badge (fixing naked slash) */
.article-content a.blog-site-url,
a.blog-site-url {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.article-content a.blog-site-url:hover,
a.blog-site-url:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-red);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.35);
}

/* Tag Pills */
.blog-tag-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-tag-pill:hover {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Redesigned Author Profile Box (Replacing empty box from media_1790187369464.png) */
.blog-author-box {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091220 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.25rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-author-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-author-avatar-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #f59e0b;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.blog-author-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.blog-author-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-author-name {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
}

.blog-author-title {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f59e0b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.blog-author-bio {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.blog-author-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .blog-author-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .blog-author-header {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .blog-author-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Litigation Heritage & Civil Litigation Redesign (About Us)
   ========================================================================== */
.litigation-heritage-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.litigation-heritage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.litigation-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.625rem;
    top: 0.15rem;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-accent-red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.12);
}

.timeline-year-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.timeline-step h4 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.timeline-step p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.litigation-quote-card {
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-red);
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.litigation-quote-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.litigation-quote-card span {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Right Visual Composite Showcase */
.litigation-visual-showcase {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
}

.litigation-visual-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    background: #0f172a;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.litigation-visual-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.litigation-visual-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.litigation-visual-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.litigation-visual-card:nth-child(1) img {
    object-position: center 30%;
}

.litigation-visual-card:nth-child(2) img {
    object-position: center 35%;
}

.litigation-visual-caption {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.litigation-visual-caption strong {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.litigation-visual-caption p {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0.15rem 0 0 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.litigation-visual-caption span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-red);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Floating Stat Badge */
.litigation-floating-stat {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1rem;
    left: -1rem;
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.litigation-floating-stat .stat-num {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #f59e0b;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.litigation-floating-stat .stat-text {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 5 Pillars Grid */
.pillars-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-feature-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.pillar-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

.pillar-icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 0%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.18) 100%);
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-feature-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.pillar-feature-card p {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .litigation-heritage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .litigation-visual-card img {
        height: 330px;
    }
    .pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .litigation-floating-stat {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .litigation-visual-card {
        border-radius: 18px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    }
    .litigation-visual-card img {
        height: 310px;
    }
    .litigation-visual-caption {
        padding: 1.25rem;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .litigation-visual-caption strong {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: var(--color-primary);
        line-height: 1.35;
        display: block;
    }
    .litigation-visual-caption p {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        color: var(--color-text-muted);
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }
    .litigation-visual-caption span {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: var(--color-accent-red);
        background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
        padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
        border-radius: 9999px;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        white-space: nowrap;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .litigation-visual-card img {
        height: 290px;
    }
    .litigation-visual-caption {
        padding: 1.15rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .litigation-visual-caption span {
        align-self: flex-start;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile-Responsive Shared Layout Utilities (Desktop 100% Preserved)
   ========================================================================== */
.responsive-two-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .responsive-two-col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    .responsive-two-col.ratio-1-11 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    .responsive-two-col.ratio-12-1 {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

.form-row-two-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .form-row-two-col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.checklist-two-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .checklist-two-col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.champion-portrait-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.champion-portrait-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .champion-portrait-img {
        height: 380px;
        object-position: center 20%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .champion-portrait-img {
        height: 380px;
        object-position: center 15%;
    }
}

.awards-grid-responsive {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .awards-grid-responsive {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Award Badge Cards & Premium Interactive Hover Effects
   ========================================================================== */
.award-badge-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                border-color 0.35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
}

/* Animated Top Accent Border */
.award-badge-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706 0%, #f59e0b 50%, #d97706 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.award-badge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14), 
                0 8px 20px -4px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.16);
}

.award-badge-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Badge Circle Emblem */
.award-badge-img-wrapper {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #fafafa;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.35s ease, 
                border-color 0.35s ease,
                background-color 0.35s ease;
}

.award-badge-img-wrapper img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.award-badge-card:hover .award-badge-img-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(1.5deg);
    border-color: #d97706;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -2px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.28), 
                0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
}

.award-badge-card:hover .award-badge-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Card Content Typography */
.award-badge-card-content {
    width: 100%;
}

.award-badge-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1f44;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.award-badge-card:hover .award-badge-title {
    color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

.award-badge-org {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.award-badge-card:hover .award-badge-org {
    color: #b45309;
}

.award-badge-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Footer & Verified Badge */
.award-badge-footer {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    width: 100%;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.award-badge-card:hover .award-badge-footer {
    border-top-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.award-badge-verified {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16a34a;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.award-badge-card:hover .award-badge-verified {
    color: #15803d;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
}