/* ==========================================================================
   TAJAK LAW CHAMBER — STYLESHEET
   Client: Javed Akhtar Tajak — Advocate High Court
   Location: Timergara, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
   Architecture: Semantic CSS3 & Design Tokens (Elementor Container Ready)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & CSS VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Color Palette - Dark Theme */
  --color-navy-bg: #0b1320;
  --color-navy-surface: #0e1726;
  --color-navy-card: #16243b;
  --color-navy-border: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);
  --color-navy-border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  /* Color Palette - Light Theme Sections */
  --color-bg-light: #f8f9fa;
  --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
  --color-border-light: #e4e7ec;
  --color-border-light-hover: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4);

  /* Accent Gold */
  --color-gold: #c5a869;
  --color-gold-hover: #d8be80;
  --color-gold-dark: #a98d4d;
  --color-gold-text-light: #9a7830;
  --color-gold-soft: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);

  /* Typography Colors */
  --color-text-white: #ffffff;
  --color-text-light: #f1f5f9;
  --color-text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --color-text-dark: #0e1726;
  --color-text-body-dark: #505f75;

  /* Typography Families */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing & Layout */
  --container-max-width: 1220px;
  --container-padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  --header-height: 64px;
  --header-height-mobile: 60px;
  --border-radius-sm: 5px;
  --border-radius-md: 10px;
  --border-radius-lg: 16px;

  /* Elevation & Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-gold: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  --shadow-card-light: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-card-light-hover: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.08);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-base: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE ELEMENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

section[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

body.menu-open,
body.lightbox-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Focus States for Accessibility */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. LAYOUT CONTAINERS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. BUTTONS & CTA STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.35);
}

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

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

.btn-icon {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border-light);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.98);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-navy-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-height);
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Brand Identity */
.brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.05rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 1002;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-chamber {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-chamber span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.brand-advocate {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(0.4rem, 0.9vw, 0.85rem);
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Mobile CTA hidden on desktop */
.mobile-nav-cta {
  display: none;
}

/* Header Actions (Single CTA on Desktop) */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-cta-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  z-index: 1002;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-text-white);
  margin: 2.5px 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

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

.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);
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Backdrop & Overlay */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(5, 10, 18, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HERO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.25rem);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Atmospheric Hero Background */
.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 25%, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.1) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 70%, rgba(17, 28, 46, 0.75) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.3) 0%, #0b1320 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.86fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}

/* Left Hero Content Column */
.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-gold);
}

/* Balanced H1 Typography */
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 3.2vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-designation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-designation-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

/* CTA Button Group */
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

/* Right Hero Visual Column */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 350px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.85), rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.95));
  padding: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 25px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.06);
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: calc(var(--border-radius-md) - 3px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.4;
  max-height: 370px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-image-frame:hover .hero-image {
  transform: scale(1.015);
}

/* Decorative Gold Corner Elements */
.hero-frame-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-frame-corner.top-left {
  top: -3px;
  left: -3px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-frame-corner.bottom-right {
  bottom: -3px;
  right: -3px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

/* Floating Experience Card on Hero */
.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: -12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: rgba(14, 23, 38, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-gold);
  z-index: 3;
  animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

.badge-icon-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-icon-box svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.badge-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. CREDENTIALS / TRUST BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.credentials-bar {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.credentials-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.credential-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
}

.credential-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.credential-label {
  font-size: 0.65625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.credential-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.4), transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. LEGAL SERVICES SECTION (Light Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding-top: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 5.75rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* Section Header (Centered) */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.section-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

.section-title.text-white {
  color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.section-intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-intro.text-muted-dark {
  color: var(--color-text-body-dark);
}

.section-intro.text-muted {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* 3x2 Service Cards Grid */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.875rem);
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

/* Subtle Gold Accent Bar on Card Hover */
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-hover));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-light-hover);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-description {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.service-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-action-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-action-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.service-card:hover .service-action-link {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.service-card:hover .service-action-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. ABOUT THE ADVOCATE SECTION (Dark Navy Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  padding: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 6rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.15fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.85), rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.95));
  padding: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 30px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.08);
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: calc(var(--border-radius-md) - 3px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
}

.about-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-image-frame:hover .about-image {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-frame-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-frame-corner.top-left {
  top: -3px;
  left: -3px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.about-frame-corner.bottom-right {
  bottom: -3px;
  right: -3px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.about-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-gold);
}

.about-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-designation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-designation-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.about-body-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.about-local-context {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.about-cta-wrapper {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SECTION (Dark Navy Surface)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.experience-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
  padding: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 6rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.experience-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Left Column: Intro & Sticky Header */
.experience-intro-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
}

.experience-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.experience-intro-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.experience-highlight-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.experience-highlight-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.experience-highlight-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.experience-highlight-text strong {
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.experience-highlight-text span {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78125rem;
}

/* Right Column: Continuous Vertical Professional Timeline (6 Items) */
.experience-timeline-col {
  position: relative;
}

.experience-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.05rem;
}

/* Continuous Gold Connecting Line */
.experience-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 19px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-gold), rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25));
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-marker {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.timeline-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.timeline-content {
  background: rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-content {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  background-color: rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.9);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-marker {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.18);
}

.timeline-title-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.timeline-title-row .timeline-title {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-location-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.timeline-description {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. WHY CHOOSE US SECTION (Light Theme Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-us-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 5.75rem) 0;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);
}

.benefit-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

/* Subtle Gold Accent Bar on Card Hover */
.benefit-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-hover));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-light-hover);
}

.benefit-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.benefit-marker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-marker {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);
}

.benefit-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
}

.benefit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.benefit-description {
  font-size: 0.90625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body-dark);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. PROFESSIONAL LIFE & PRACTICE GALLERY (Dark Navy Theme)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  padding: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 6rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.gallery-item:hover,
.gallery-item:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.55);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 25px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  outline: none;
}

/* Desktop Grid Spans */
.gallery-item-featured {
  grid-column: span 7;
  grid-row: span 2;
  min-height: 440px;
}

.gallery-item:nth-child(2) {
  grid-column: span 5;
  min-height: 210px;
}

.gallery-item:nth-child(3) {
  grid-column: span 5;
  min-height: 210px;
}

.gallery-item:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: span 6;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.gallery-item:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: span 6;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.gallery-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  flex-grow: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.1) 0%, rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.85) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay,
.gallery-item:focus-visible .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  align-self: flex-end;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.gallery-zoom-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.gallery-item-tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(14, 23, 38, 0.85);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
}

.gallery-caption {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(14, 23, 38, 0.95);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. ACCESSIBLE LIGHTBOX MODAL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base);
}

.lightbox-modal.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(5, 10, 18, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 960px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.lightbox-modal.is-active .lightbox-content {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 23, 38, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.lightbox-close svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.lightbox-image-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #050a12;
  max-height: 70vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lightbox-image {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 70vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.lightbox-caption-box {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. AREAS SERVED / LOCAL PRESENCE SECTION (Light Theme Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.areas-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 5.75rem) 0;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.875rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.area-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

/* Subtle Gold Accent Bar on Card Hover */
.area-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-hover));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.area-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-light-hover);
}

.area-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.area-icon-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.area-icon-box svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.area-card:hover .area-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.22);
}

.area-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.area-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.area-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.area-description {
  font-size: 0.90625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body-dark);
}

/* High Court Highlight Banner */
.areas-high-court-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1726 0%, #16243b 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 25px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.areas-high-court-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.high-court-icon-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.high-court-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.high-court-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.high-court-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.high-court-description {
  font-size: 0.90625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.high-court-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. TESTIMONIALS / CLIENT FEEDBACK SECTION (Dark Navy Theme)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  padding: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 6rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.875rem);
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.75), rgba(14, 23, 38, 0.95));
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

/* Subtle Top Gold Accent Bar on Card Hover */
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold-hover));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 25px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

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

.star-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.quote-mark-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.28);
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .quote-mark-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-quote p {
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.author-type {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.author-location {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. FAQ / COMMON LEGAL QUESTIONS SECTION (Light Theme Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 5.75rem) 0;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.faq-accordion-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light-hover);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.04);
}

.faq-question-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-question-text {
  color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
}

.faq-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.faq-icon-line {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-text-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-icon-line.horizontal {
  width: 12px;
  height: 2px;
}

.faq-icon-line.vertical {
  width: 2px;
  height: 12px;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon-line {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-bg);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon-line.vertical {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-body-dark);
  margin: 0.85rem 0 0 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. FINAL CONSULTATION CTA SECTION (Gold Accent Theme)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.consultation-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a869 0%, #d8be80 50%, #bca05f 100%);
  padding: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 6rem) 0;
  color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.consultation-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(14, 23, 38, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-bg);
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-description {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.88);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-cta-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy-bg);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.btn-cta-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.4);
}

.btn-cta-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy-bg);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.btn-cta-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. CONTACT / BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION SECTION (Dark Navy Theme)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-bg);
  padding: clamp(4.25rem, 6.5vw, 6rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

/* Left Column: Profile Card & Channels */
.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-profile-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.85), rgba(14, 23, 38, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.profile-chamber {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.profile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.profile-designation {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-channels-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-channel-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.45);
  background: rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.85);
}

.channel-icon-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.channel-icon-box svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.channel-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.channel-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.channel-value {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: normal;
}

.channel-link {
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.channel-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Right Column: Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.85), rgba(14, 23, 38, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.consultation-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.required-indicator {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
  background-color: rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.25);
  background-color: rgba(11, 19, 32, 0.95);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.55);
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: #ef4444;
}

.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.select-wrapper::after {
  content: '▼';
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding-right: 2.25rem;
}

.form-select option {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 95px;
}

.field-error {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #f87171;
  min-height: 0.9rem;
  display: block;
}

.form-action {
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.form-status-notice {
  padding: 0.875rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 105, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Map / Location Container */
.contact-map-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 36, 59, 0.85), rgba(14, 23, 38, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.map-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.map-label-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.map-tag {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.map-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.map-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.map-embed-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  background-color: #050a12;
}

.map-embed-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. FOOTER SECTION (Deep Navy Theme)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #070d18;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  padding: clamp(3.75rem, 5vw, 4.75rem) 0 1.75rem 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 0.9fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Brand Column */
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-chamber {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.footer-chamber span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-advocate-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.footer-advocate-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-description {
  font-size: 0.90625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  max-width: 380px;
}

/* Compact Contact in Footer */
.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-link {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Navigation Columns */
.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-nav-list,
.footer-services-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-divider-dot {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.footer-back-to-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-back-to-top:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.back-to-top-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Office Hours & Disclaimer */
.footer-office-hours {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-office-hours .footer-col-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-hours-item {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Taller Desktops (>= 850px height and >= 1024px width) */
@media (min-height: 850px) and (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.75rem);
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 380px;
  }
  .hero-image {
    max-height: 410px;
  }
  .credentials-bar {
    padding: 1.35rem 0;
  }
}

/* Large Laptops (1025px - 1280px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-container {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-floating-badge {
    left: 0;
    bottom: 10px;
  }
  .about-container {
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .experience-layout {
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Tablets & Small Laptops (869px - 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-list {
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .header-cta-btn {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.78125rem;
  }

  .hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .hero-image {
    max-height: 340px;
  }

  .credentials-bar {
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
  }

  .credential-value {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .credential-label {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
  }

  /* Services Grid: 2 Columns on Tablets */
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-image-frame {
    max-width: 330px;
  }

  /* Professional Experience on Tablets (1024px) */
  .experience-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }

  .experience-intro-col {
    position: static;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .experience-intro-text {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .experience-highlight-card {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* Why Choose Us Grid: 2 Columns on Tablets */
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }

  /* Gallery Grid on Tablets */
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .gallery-item-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: auto;
    min-height: 360px;
  }

  .gallery-item:nth-child(2),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(3),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(4),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 1;
    min-height: 230px;
  }

  /* Areas Served Grid on Tablets */
  .areas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  /* Testimonials Grid on Tablets */
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card:last-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* FAQ on Tablets */
  .faq-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  /* CTA Section on Tablets */
  .consultation-cta-section {
    padding: 4.25rem 0;
  }

  /* Contact Section on Tablets */
  .contact-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  /* Footer on Tablets */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Portrait (<= 868px) */
@media (max-width: 868px) {
  .header-container {
    height: var(--header-height-mobile);
  }

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

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-nav-backdrop.is-active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height-mobile);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
    padding: 1.25rem var(--container-padding) 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 999;
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height-mobile));
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .main-nav.is-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.875rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  }

  .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link.active {
    background-color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    padding-left: 1.125rem;
  }

  .mobile-nav-cta {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mobile-nav-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Hero adjustments for Tablet / Mobile */
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height-mobile) + 1.5rem);
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-description {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: -10px;
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Credentials Bar: 2x2 Grid on Tablets and Mobile */
  .credentials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.15rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .credential-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .credential-item {
    padding: 0.25rem;
  }

  /* Services Section */
  .services-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  /* About Section Stacked on Tablets */
  .about-section {
    padding: 3.75rem 0;
  }

  .about-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-content {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .about-body-text {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .about-local-context {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
  }

  .about-image-frame {
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  /* Professional Experience Section on Tablets */
  .experience-section {
    padding: 3.75rem 0;
  }

  .experience-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }

  .experience-intro-col {
    position: static;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .experience-intro-text {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .experience-highlight-card {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* Why Choose Us on Tablets */
  .why-us-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }

  /* Gallery Section on Tablets */
  .gallery-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .gallery-item-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: auto;
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .gallery-item:nth-child(2),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(3),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(4),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 1;
    min-height: 220px;
  }

  /* Areas Served on Tablet / Mobile */
  .areas-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .areas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .areas-high-court-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .high-court-action {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .high-court-action .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Testimonials on Tablet / Mobile */
  .testimonials-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card:last-child {
    grid-column: span 1;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* FAQ on Tablet / Mobile */
  .faq-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .faq-question-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.15rem;
  }

  /* CTA Section on Tablet / Mobile */
  .consultation-cta-section {
    padding: 3.75rem 0;
  }

  /* Contact Section on Tablet / Mobile */
  .contact-section {
    padding-top: 3.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

  /* Footer on Tablet / Mobile */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile Screens (<= 640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .section-intro {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .about-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .about-image-frame {
    max-width: 280px;
  }

  .about-cta-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-cta-wrapper .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Experience Section on Mobile */
  .experience-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .experience-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .timeline-marker {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .experience-timeline::before {
    left: 16px;
    top: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
  }

  .timeline-number {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .timeline-content {
    padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .timeline-title {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
  }

  .timeline-description {
    font-size: 0.84375rem;
  }

  .timeline-location-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* Why Choose Us on Mobile */
  .why-us-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .benefit-card {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .benefit-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .benefit-description {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  /* Gallery Section on Mobile */
  .gallery-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .gallery-item-featured,
  .gallery-item:nth-child(2),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(3),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(4),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 1;
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  /* Areas Served Section on Mobile */
  .areas-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .area-card {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .area-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .area-description {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  /* Testimonials Section on Mobile */
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .quote-mark-icon {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  /* FAQ on Mobile */
  .faq-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  }

  .faq-question-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .faq-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .faq-icon-line.horizontal {
    width: 10px;
  }

  .faq-icon-line.vertical {
    height: 10px;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  /* CTA Section on Mobile */
  .consultation-cta-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .cta-description {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }

  .cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Contact Section on Mobile */
  .contact-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }

  .contact-profile-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .profile-name {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .contact-channel-item {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .form-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .map-header {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .map-directions-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Footer on Small Screens */
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom-info {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .footer-divider-dot {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile Screens (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-chamber {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .brand-advocate {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .hero-designation {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
  }

  .hero-designation-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-contact-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .hero-contact-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 290px;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    transform: none;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Compact Credentials for small screens */
  .credentials-bar {
    padding: 1.15rem 0;
  }

  .credential-value {
    font-size: 1rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .credential-label {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}