/* ==========================================================================
   THE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS - OFFICIAL STYLESHEET
   Variant A: Editorial Authority (Professional & B2B Services)
   Locality: Rawalpindi & Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design Tokens & CSS Custom Properties
   Strict adherence to design_brief.json palette and typography rules
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Exact Design Brief Palette */
  --color-background: #fcfbf9;
  --color-surface: #ffffff;
  --color-text: #0f172a;
  --color-muted: #475569;
  --color-primary: #0e2f7d;
  --color-primary-text: #ffffff;
  --color-accent: #0891b2;
  --color-dark: #09152b;
  --color-dark-text: #f8fafc;

  /* Derived Tints, Borders, & Alphas from Brief Palette */
  --color-border-subtle: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --color-border-medium: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  --color-border-dark: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.12);
  --color-primary-tint: rgba(14, 47, 125, 0.05);
  --color-primary-light: rgba(14, 47, 125, 0.12);
  --color-accent-tint: rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.08);
  --color-accent-hover: #0e7490;
  --color-primary-hover: #091f54;
  --color-dark-surface: #0f203d;

  /* Typography Families */
  --font-display: 'Newsreader', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Public Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Fluid Spacing Scale */
  --space-2xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 0.75rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4.5rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;

  /* Layout Widths */
  --container-max-width: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;

  /* Shadows derived from midnight ink */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(9, 21, 43, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(9, 21, 43, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(9, 21, 43, 0.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(9, 21, 43, 0.12);

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Focus Indicator */
  --focus-ring: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  --focus-offset: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Document Essentials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.5vw + 0.9rem, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: clip; /* Cleanly handles wide element bounds without breaking sticky */
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, text-decoration-color 0.15s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw + 0.8rem, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.5vw + 0.6rem, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  max-width: 72ch;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* Accessible focus ring across all keyboard interactions */
:focus-visible {
  outline: var(--focus-ring);
  outline-offset: var(--focus-offset);
}

/* Skip link for keyboard users */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  inset-inline-start: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary-text);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Common Layout & Grid Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 1.5rem;
}

.section {
  padding-block: var(--space-3xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding-block: var(--space-4xl);
  }
}

.section--alt {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

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

.section--dark h1,
.section--dark h2,
.section--dark h3,
.section--dark h4 {
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 760px;
}

.section-header--center {
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.section-eyebrow--primary {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section-eyebrow--dark {
  color: #7dd3fc;
}

.section-description {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.section--dark .section-description {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Buttons & CTAs
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.625rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 48px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn svg {
  width: 1.125rem;
  height: 1.125rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn--primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(14, 47, 125, 0.2);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  color: var(--color-primary-text);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 47, 125, 0.28);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
  color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--accent {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.btn--accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--outline-light {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.3);
}

.btn--outline-light:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-dark-text);
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Site Header & Sticky Navigation
   Direct child of body; strictly sticky pinned at all scroll positions
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(9, 21, 43, 0.04);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  height: var(--header-height);
}

.header-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.header-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.header-logo-img {
  width: auto;
  height: 44px;
  max-width: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.header-nav {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .header-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  min-height: 44px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
}

.nav-link.active,
.nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
}

.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-link[aria-current="page"]::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0.875rem;
  right: 0.875rem;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.header-cta-btn {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .header-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.hamburger-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 16px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

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

.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

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

/* Mobile Drawer Overlay */
.mobile-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  inset-inline-end: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 999;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-drawer.is-open {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active,
.mobile-nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.mobile-contact-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Hero Section (Variant A - Split Layout)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-surface) 0%, var(--color-background) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

.hero-content {
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-badge-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-subheadline {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1vw + 0.85rem, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
  border-inline-start: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-proof-star {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.hero-media {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
}

.hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-media-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(9, 21, 43, 0.9) 100%);
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.hero-media-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #7dd3fc;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Page Banner (Inner Pages: About, Services, Associations, Contact)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-dark) 0%, var(--color-dark-surface) 100%);
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  padding-block: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.1);
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.breadcrumbs-separator {
  color: #64748b;
}

.page-banner-title {
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.page-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 780px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Regulatory Authorities & Partner Logos Strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.authority-strip {
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

.authority-strip-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.authority-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
}

.authority-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.authority-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-border-medium);
}

.authority-item img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 70px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.authority-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.authority-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Practice Disciplines & Pillars (Services Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .pillar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  min-width: 0;
}

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

.pillar-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.pillar-list-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pillar-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pillar-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Practice Showcase Banner */
.practice-showcase {
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .practice-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.practice-showcase-media {
  min-height: 280px;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
}

.practice-showcase-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.practice-showcase-content {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. 4-Stage Advisory Workflow
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.workflow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

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

.workflow-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.workflow-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.workflow-step-title {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.workflow-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Signature Module: Appellate Precedent & Case Results
   Variant A Standout Moment: Editorial Pull-Quote & Statistical Callouts
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.signature-card {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.1);
  margin-block: var(--space-md);
}

.signature-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #7dd3fc;
  background-color: rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.15);
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.2);
}

.signature-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 2.5vw + 0.8rem, 2.375rem);
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.signature-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-block: 2rem;
  padding-block: 2rem;
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.15);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .signature-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.signature-stat-box {
  padding: 1rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.signature-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.signature-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.signature-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-inline-start: 1.25rem;
  border-inline-start: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.signature-counsel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.signature-author {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.signature-author-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.signature-citation {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Leadership & Advocates Profiles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.team-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.team-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}

.team-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.team-name {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-qualifications {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.qual-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.team-bio {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-memberships {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.team-memberships strong {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Verified Reviews & Testimonials Section
   Authentic Google Reviews from real clients
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.review-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.review-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.review-quote {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-style: normal;
}

.review-author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.review-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.review-author-name {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.review-source {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FAQ Section (Accessible Accordion + Direct Answers)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-align: start;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: transparent;
  min-height: 54px;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon,
.faq-item.is-active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Dual Chambers & Contact Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.chambers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

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

.chamber-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.chamber-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.chamber-name {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.chamber-address {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.chamber-map-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.chamber-map-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.chamber-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Interactive Consultation Form */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

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

.form-label .required {
  color: #dc2626;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-text);
  min-height: 48px;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.15);
}

.form-hint {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.form-feedback {
  display: none;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.form-feedback.is-success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.form-feedback.is-error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

.honeypot-field {
  position: absolute;
  inset-inline-start: -9999px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Contact Details Card */
.contact-info-card {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-info-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.contact-info-text a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-info-text a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.operating-hours-table {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.operating-hours-table tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.operating-hours-table td {
  padding-block: 0.375rem;
}

.operating-hours-table td:last-child {
  text-align: end;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Bottom Final CTA Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  padding-block: var(--space-3xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner-inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.cta-banner-title {
  color: var(--color-dark-text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.cta-banner .btn-group {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Site Footer (Comprehensive Multi-Column)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.1);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.1);
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  }
}

.footer-col {
  min-width: 0;
}

.footer-brand {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  max-width: 240px;
  height: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-slogan {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-block: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

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

.footer-credits {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-credits a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-credits a:hover {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Back-To-Top Button
   Fixed bottom-right corner, >= 48px, smooth return
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  inset-inline-end: 1.5rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary-text);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 900;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease, background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.back-to-top svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Motion & Animation
   Progressive enhancement: content strictly visible if JS fails or reduced-motion is active
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .js-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .js-reveal.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}