/* ============================================
   Legal Help Justice — Main Stylesheet
   Palette: Navy (#0B1F3A) + Gold (#C9A24B) + Cream (#F7F4EE)
   Type: Playfair Display (headings) + Inter (body)
============================================ */

:root {
  --navy: #0B1F3A;
  --navy-light: #16315A;
  --navy-dark: #06142A;
  --gold: #C9A24B;
  --gold-dark: #A8862F;
  --cream: #F7F4EE;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --gray-100: #F4F4F5;
  --gray-300: #D4D4D8;
  --gray-500: #71717A;
  --gray-700: #3F3F46;
  --gray-900: #18181B;
  --success: #166534;
  --error: #B91C1C;

  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --max-width: 1200px;
  --max-width-narrow: 800px;

  --radius: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.15);

  --transition: 200ms ease;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }

p { color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7; }

a { transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--max-width-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* ============ TOP BAR ============ */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.top-bar a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
.top-bar .phone { font-weight: 600; }

/* ============ HEADER / NAV ============ */
.site-header {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}
.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.logo-mark {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.logo-text strong { color: var(--gold-dark); }

.main-nav > ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.main-nav a {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.main-nav .nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.main-nav .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); color: var(--white); }

/* Dropdown */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  min-width: 260px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown,
.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown,
.has-dropdown.open .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown li { display: block; }
.dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.dropdown a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--navy); }
.dropdown-all { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.dropdown-all a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.dropdown-all a:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold); }

/* Mobile nav toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-large { padding: 1.1rem 2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--gold); }
.hero .lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.hero-trust-item .check {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ============ FORM CARD ============ */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.form-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.form-card .form-sub {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.15);
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.form-consent {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.form-consent a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; }
.form-message {
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: none;
}
.form-message.success { display: block; background: #DCFCE7; color: var(--success); }
.form-message.error { display: block; background: #FEE2E2; color: var(--error); }

/* ============ SECTIONS ============ */
section { padding: 4rem 0; }
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.section-header .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-header p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

.bg-cream { background: var(--cream); }
.bg-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.bg-navy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* ============ TRUST STRIP ============ */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.trust-strip .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-item .num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.trust-item .label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============ CASE GRID ============ */
.case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.case-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.case-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.case-card .case-status {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.case-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.case-card .case-link {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.case-card .case-link::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.case-card:hover .case-link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.case-card:hover .case-link { color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* ============ PROCESS / HOW IT WORKS ============ */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}
.process-step { text-align: center; padding: 1rem; }
.process-step .step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.process-step p { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============ WHY CHOOSE ============ */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.why-item {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.why-item h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.why-item p { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============ TCPA CONSENT ROWS (two-checkbox pattern) ============ */
.consent-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.consent-row + .consent-row { margin-top: 0; }
.consent-row:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.consent-row input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  accent-color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.consent-row label {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  user-select: text;
}
.consent-row label a {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.consent-row label a:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* Disabled submit button — appears whenever any TCPA box is unchecked */
.btn:disabled,
.btn-primary:disabled,
button[disabled].btn,
button[disabled].btn-primary {
  opacity: 0.45;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(11,31,58,0.08) !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn:disabled::after,
button[disabled]::after { display: none !important; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  /* Bigger checkbox on mobile; the entire label is also clickable */
  .consent-row input[type="checkbox"] { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .consent-row { padding: 0.9rem; }
}

/* ============ ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST (practice area pages) ============ */
.eligibility {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.eligibility li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.eligibility li::before {
  content: '✓';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .eligibility { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ PROSE (long-form text blocks on practice area pages) ============ */
.prose { max-width: var(--max-width-narrow); margin: 0 auto; }
.prose h3 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.prose p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.prose p strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* ============ CONTACT PAGE LAYOUT ============ */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ LEGAL PAGES (Privacy, Terms, CCPA) ============ */
.legal-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.legal-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(201,162,75,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.legal-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.legal-hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.legal-content { padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem; }
.legal-content .container-narrow { max-width: 820px; }

.legal-content p,
.legal-content ul,
.legal-content h2,
.legal-content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.legal-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.legal-content h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.legal-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.legal-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.legal-content p strong { color: var(--navy); }
.legal-content ul {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.legal-content ul li {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  list-style: none;
}
.legal-content ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.65em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.legal-content a {
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.legal-content a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.legal-updated {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============ PRACTICE-AREA HERO (single-column variant) ============ */
.hero-pa .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px; }
.hero-pa .lead { font-size: 1.1rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-pa .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ CTA BAND ============ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.cta-band .btn-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.site-footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.site-footer ul li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-about p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-disclaimer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-disclaimer p { color: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ============================================
   PREMIUM AUTHORITY UPGRADE
   Adds layered depth, glassmorphism, 3D card tilt,
   legal iconography, and scroll-reveal animations.
============================================ */

:root {
  --shadow-depth-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,31,58,0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(11,31,58,0.06);
  --shadow-depth-md: 0 2px 4px rgba(11,31,58,0.10), 0 8px 24px rgba(11,31,58,0.12), 0 24px 48px rgba(11,31,58,0.08);
  --shadow-depth-lg: 0 4px 6px rgba(11,31,58,0.12), 0 16px 32px rgba(11,31,58,0.16), 0 32px 64px rgba(11,31,58,0.12);
  --shadow-gold-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,75,0.25), 0 8px 32px rgba(201,162,75,0.18);
  --gradient-navy: linear-gradient(135deg, #06142A 0%, #0B1F3A 45%, #16315A 100%);
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #E0BE6B 0%, #C9A24B 50%, #A8862F 100%);
}

/* ---------- Premium hero: deep, layered, atmospheric ---------- */
.hero {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 0%, rgba(201,162,75,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 100%, rgba(201,162,75,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  /* Subtle grid pattern for "blueprint / legal document" feel */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,75,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,75,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 0%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero h1 .accent {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

/* Decorative scales-of-justice silhouette behind the hero */
.hero-decoration {
  position: absolute;
  right: -80px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  opacity: 0.07;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-decoration svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Trust badges in hero (icon + label) ---------- */
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.18);
}
.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-trust-item .icon-circle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,162,75,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-trust-item .icon-circle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ---------- Glassmorphism form card ---------- */
.hero .form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow:
    var(--shadow-depth-lg),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.6) inset;
  border-top: 5px solid;
  border-image: var(--gradient-gold) 1;
  position: relative;
}
.hero .form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; left: -1px; right: -1px;
  height: 60%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .form-card > * { position: relative; }

/* ---------- Premium buttons: layered, with depth ---------- */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4) inset,
    0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.08) inset,
    0 4px 12px rgba(201,162,75,0.35),
    0 8px 24px rgba(201,162,75,0.18);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 50%, transparent 100%);
  transition: left 600ms ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4) inset,
    0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.08) inset,
    0 6px 18px rgba(201,162,75,0.45),
    0 12px 32px rgba(201,162,75,0.25);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { left: 100%; }
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ---------- Premium trust strip with icons ---------- */
.trust-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, #ECE6D9 100%);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.2);
  position: relative;
}
.trust-strip .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}
.trust-item .icon-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-depth-sm), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,75,0.2);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.trust-item .icon-badge svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.trust-item .num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.trust-item .label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ---------- "Featured / Trusted" logos strip ---------- */
.featured-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.featured-strip .eyebrow-center {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.featured-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem 3rem;
  opacity: 0.55;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, filter 200ms ease;
}
.featured-strip:hover .featured-logos { opacity: 0.9; filter: grayscale(0.4); }
.featured-logos .logo-item {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.featured-logos .logo-item small {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* ---------- 3D-tilt practice area cards ---------- */
.case-grid { perspective: 1200px; }
.case-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-depth-sm);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 350ms ease, border-color 350ms ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.case-card::before {
  /* Top gradient bar (replaces the static gold top-border) */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  z-index: 1;
}
.case-card::after {
  /* Subtle bottom-right radial glow that intensifies on hover */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50%; right: -30%;
  width: 250px; height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,75,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 350ms ease;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.case-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotateX(2deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-depth-md);
  border-color: rgba(201,162,75,0.4);
}
.case-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.case-card .case-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,162,75,0.25) inset;
}
.case-card .case-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.case-card .case-status {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF6EC 0%, #F3EBD5 100%);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.3);
}
.case-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.case-card p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.case-card .case-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ---------- Premium CTA band with depth ---------- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(201,162,75,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(201,162,75,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- Section header refinements ---------- */
.section-header .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.35);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.section-header .eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ---------- Premium process steps with 3D look ---------- */
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-depth-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-depth-md);
}
.process-step .step-num {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201,162,75,0.35);
}

/* ---------- Premium "Why Choose Us" items ---------- */
.why-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-depth-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}
.why-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-depth-md);
  border-left-color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.why-item .why-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.why-item .why-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* ---------- Scroll-reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .case-card, .case-card:hover, .btn-primary, .btn-primary:hover { transform: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- USA / Authority cues ---------- */
.usa-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(201,162,75,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.35);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.usa-pill svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* ---------- Responsive premium adjustments ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero { padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem; }
  .hero-decoration { display: none; }
  .trust-strip .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .featured-logos { gap: 1.5rem 2rem; }
  .featured-logos .logo-item { font-size: 0.9rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .trust-item .icon-badge { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .trust-item .num { font-size: 1.85rem; }
}

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .trust-strip .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .main-nav.open { display: block; }
  .main-nav > ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .main-nav li { width: 100%; }
  .main-nav a { padding: 0.85rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
  .main-nav .nav-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 0.5rem; border-bottom: none; }
  .dropdown {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding-left: 1rem;
  }
  .hero { padding: 3rem 0; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .trust-strip .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}