/* =============================================================================
   Dua's & Dua's — homepage stylesheet (Avocate-based build, 28 Oct 2026)
   Visual reference: Avocate Attorney Lawyer HTML template, home 1 — white
   two-row header, dark photographic hero with script word, framed cream About
   box, outlined marquee, dark video band, framed service cards, outlined
   counters, "Legal Excellence" accordion block, dark case-study strip, framed
   testimonial-style cards, "Get in Touch" form, latest-news cards, navy footer.
   Recreated from the walkthrough recording; no template source code is used.
   ============================================================================= */


:root{
  --tan:#c4996a; --tan-d:#9a6b3f; --tan-l:#e7d3bd;
  --ink:#1b1b1b; --text:#5f5f5f; --line:#e9e4dd;
  --cream:#f4efe9; --cream-2:#f8f5f1; --white:#fff;
  --navy:#0f1d2b; --teal:#0f1d2b;   /* 29 Oct 2026: the dark teal (green) is retired; --teal now equals the navy */
  --hdr-h:84px;
  --topo:url(../img/bg/topo-lines.webp);
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-padding-top:90px}
body{margin:0;background:#fff;overflow-x:clip}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
a:hover{color:var(--tan)}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--tan);outline-offset:3px}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
ul,ol{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.ico{width:1em;height:1em;flex:none;vertical-align:-.12em}
.container{width:100%;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:8px;z-index:1000;background:var(--tan);color:#fff;padding:8px 14px}
.skip:focus{left:8px}
.sr,.hp{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap}
.hp{left:-9999px}
.eyebrow{font:600 var(--fs-ui-xs)/1.4 var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tan-d);margin:0 0 12px}
.eyebrow--light{color:var(--tan)}
.sec{padding:110px 0;position:relative}
.sec-head{margin-bottom:50px}
.sec-head--c{text-align:center}
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .9s ease,transform .9s ease}
.reveal.in,.no-js .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* buttons — Avocate: square, tan, small uppercase */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:15px 28px;background:var(--tan);color:#fff;border:1px solid var(--tan);font:600 var(--fs-ui)/1.2 var(--font-body);letter-spacing:var(--ls-ui);text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;transition:background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s;white-space:nowrap}
.btn:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:#fff}
.btn--line{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.btn--line:hover{background:var(--tan);border-color:var(--tan)}
.btn--black{background:#000;border-color:#000;width:100%}
.btn--black:hover{background:var(--tan);border-color:var(--tan)}
.link-more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font:600 var(--fs-ui-xs) var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a8a8a}
.link-more::after{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:currentColor;transition:width .3s}
.link-more:hover::after{width:40px}


/* ---------------- header ---------------- */
.hdr{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:#fff;transition:box-shadow .3s}
.hdr.is-stuck{box-shadow:0 10px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.15)}
.hdr__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px;height:var(--hdr-h)}
.brand img{width:170px}
.nav{margin:0 auto}
.nav__list{display:flex;gap:26px}
.nav__list>li{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center}
.nav__list>li>a{white-space:nowrap;font:600 var(--fs-ui)/1 var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);padding:32px 0;position:relative}
.nav__list>li.is-active>a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:26px;height:1px;background:var(--tan)}
.nav__list>li>a:hover{color:var(--tan)}
.sub-tg{background:none;border:0;padding:4px 0 4px 3px;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center}
.sub-tg .ico{width:11px;height:11px}
.sub{position:absolute;top:100%;left:-20px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;padding:14px 0;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0,0,0,.2);border-top:2px solid var(--tan);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(12px);transition:.3s;z-index:5}
.sub--wide{min-width:330px}
.sub a{display:block;padding:6px 22px;font-size:var(--fs-small);color:#555}
.sub a:hover{color:var(--tan);padding-left:26px}
.sub__h a{font:600 var(--fs-small) var(--font-body);color:var(--ink);padding-top:10px}
.has-sub:hover>.sub,.has-sub:focus-within>.sub,.has-sub.open>.sub{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.nav__mob-cta{display:none}
.hdr__right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px}
.hdr__phone{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:var(--fs-ui);color:#555;white-space:nowrap}
.hdr__phone .ico{color:var(--tan)}
.burger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;cursor:pointer;place-items:center;color:var(--ink)}
.burger .ico{width:22px;height:22px}

/* ================= STORY: hero + about ================= */
.story{position:relative}

/* hero — Avocate slider look */
.hero{--color-heading:#fff;--color-body:rgba(255,255,255,.76);position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#111;color:#fff;min-height:calc(100vh - var(--hdr-h) - 42px);display:flex;align-items:stretch}
.hero__bgs{position:absolute;inset:-60px 0 0;will-change:transform}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background:center/cover no-repeat;opacity:0;transform:scale(1.06);transition:opacity 1.1s ease,transform 7s ease}
.hero__bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,8,6,.88) 0%,rgba(10,8,6,.66) 48%,rgba(10,8,6,.5) 100%)}
.hero__bg.is-active{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
.hero__in{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:center;gap:20px;width:100%}
.hero__content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:60px 0 80px;will-change:transform}
.hero__title{margin:0 0 18px;max-width:11em}.hero__title.h1-style{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:var(--fw-heading);color:var(--color-heading);font-size:var(--fs-h1);line-height:var(--lh-h1);overflow-wrap:break-word}
/* slides are stacked in one grid cell, so the hero takes the height of the tallest slide and nothing overlaps */
.hslides{display:grid}
.hslide{grid-area:1/1;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease,visibility 0s linear .7s}
.hslide.is-active{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;transition:opacity .7s ease .15s,transform .7s ease .15s,visibility 0s}
.hero__ctrl{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:30px}
.hero__arrow{width:44px;height:44px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);background:transparent;color:#fff;cursor:pointer;transition:background .3s,border-color .3s}
.hero__arrow:hover,.hero__arrow:focus-visible{background:var(--tan);border-color:var(--tan)}
#hero-prev .ico{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.callbox{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:20px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:16px 22px}
.callbox .ico{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--tan)}
.callbox small{display:block;font-size:var(--fs-micro);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.callbox a{color:#fff;font-weight:600}

.hero__text{max-width:480px}
.hero__btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:30px}
.hero__stage{position:relative;align-self:stretch;min-height:520px}
.slot{position:relative}
/* name plate: covers the lower-left corner of the portrait, where the source banner's text box was retouched */
.plate{position:absolute;right:-3%;bottom:0;width:68%;height:16%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:0 7%;background:var(--navy);border-left:3px solid var(--tan);box-shadow:0 18px 30px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.5);z-index:2}
.plate b{font:600 var(--fs-body)/1.3 var(--font-body);color:#fff}
.plate span{font:500 var(--fs-micro)/1.4 var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tan)}
.trav__inner .plate{transform:translateZ(2px)}
.slot img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;object-position:bottom}
/* hero: portrait mirrored, name plate on the right; About: original orientation, plate on the left.
   The travelling copy turns from one to the other at its edge-on moment (main.js, 'trav--back'). */
.slot--hero img{transform:scaleX(-1)}
.trav__img{transform:translateZ(0) scaleX(-1)}
.trav--back .trav__img{transform:translateZ(0)}
.trav--back .trav__edge{transform:none}
.slot--about .plate,.trav--back .plate{right:auto;left:-3%}
.slot--hero{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;translate:-50% 0;width:min(400px,80%);aspect-ratio:667/846;z-index:2}
.slot--hero img{filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45))}
.hero__down{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:18px;translate:-50% 0;z-index:3;width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff}
.hero__down:hover{background:var(--tan);border-color:var(--tan);color:#fff}

/* about — statue + framed cream box */
.about{position:relative;padding:150px 0 70px;background:#fff var(--topo) center/cover}
.about__box{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:400px 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:end;background:var(--cream);padding:0 56px 50px 30px;max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto}
.about__box::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:10px;border:1px solid var(--tan-l);pointer-events:none}
.about__fig{position:relative;align-self:stretch}
.slot--about{width:100%;aspect-ratio:667/846;margin-top:-110px}
.slot--about img{filter:drop-shadow(0 26px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.28))}
.about__body{position:relative;padding-top:56px;will-change:transform,opacity}

/* travelling portrait (desktop scroll animation only) */
.trav{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;z-index:30;pointer-events:none;display:none;perspective:1100px;transform-origin:50% 100%}
.story-ready .trav{display:block}
.story-ready .slot img,.story-ready .slot .plate{visibility:hidden}
.trav__inner{position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;transform-style:preserve-3d;transform-origin:50% 60%}
.trav__img,.trav__edge img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;object-position:bottom}
.trav__img{filter:drop-shadow(0 26px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3))}
.trav__edge{position:absolute;inset:0;transform-style:preserve-3d;transform:scaleX(-1)}
.trav__edge img{filter:brightness(.18) sepia(.3)}
.trav__shadow{position:absolute;left:12%;right:12%;bottom:-14px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(0,0,0,.35),transparent);transform-origin:center}

/* ---------------- marquee ---------------- */
.marquee{overflow:hidden;padding:26px 0 30px;background:#fff}
.marquee__track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:46px;width:max-content;animation:marq 32s linear infinite}
.marquee span{font:400 var(--fs-marquee)/1.2 var(--font-body);color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px #d9d2c9;white-space:nowrap}
.marquee span.is-fill{color:var(--tan);-webkit-text-stroke:0}
.marquee b{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#111;flex:none}
@keyframes marq{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ---------------- experience ---------------- */
.exp{background:#fff var(--topo) center/cover;padding-top:80px}
.exp__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;align-items:center}
.exp__intro{text-align:center;padding:0 60px 0 20px;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.exp__intro .eyebrow{color:var(--tan-d)}
.exp__name{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);margin-top:18px}
.exp__name small{display:block;color:#888;font-weight:400}
.exp__list{padding-left:60px}
.exp__list li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 56px 1fr;align-items:center;gap:18px;padding:26px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.exp__list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.exp__n{font:300 var(--fs-stat)/1 var(--font-body);color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px #cfc6bb}
.exp__ico{display:grid;place-items:center;width:52px;height:52px;border:1px solid var(--tan-l);border-radius:50%;color:var(--tan)}
.exp__ico .ico{width:24px;height:24px}
.exp__list h3{margin-bottom:2px}
.exp__list p{margin:0}

/* ---------------- dark band (video band) ---------------- */
.band{--color-heading:#fff;--color-body:rgba(255,255,255,.76);position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:120px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff}
.band__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(rgba(15,29,43,.88),rgba(15,29,43,.9)),url(../img/bg/band-scales.webp) center/cover}
.band__in{position:relative}
.band__play{position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;width:84px;height:84px;margin:0 auto 34px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.band__play::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-14px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);animation:pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite}
.band__play .ico{width:24px;height:24px;margin-left:4px}
.band__play:hover{color:var(--tan)}
@keyframes pulse{0%{transform:scale(.8);opacity:1}100%{transform:scale(1.35);opacity:0}}
.band__h{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 14px}
.band__p a{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}

/* ---------------- expertise (service cards) ---------------- */
.expertise{background:#fff var(--topo) center/cover}
.svc{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:30px}
.svc__card{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--tan-l);padding:14px 14px 26px;transition:background .4s,color .4s,transform .4s}
.svc__img{overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/11;margin-bottom:22px}
.svc__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s}
.svc__card:hover .svc__img img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.svc__t{margin:0 10px 10px}
.svc__t a::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0}
.svc__card p{margin:0 10px}
.svc__card.is-dark,.svc__card:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy)}
.svc__card.is-dark .svc__t,.svc__card:hover .svc__t,.svc__card.is-dark .svc__t a,.svc__card:hover .svc__t a{color:#fff}
.svc__card.is-dark p,.svc__card:hover p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.svc:hover .svc__card.is-dark:not(:hover){background:#fff;border-color:var(--tan-l)}
.svc:hover .svc__card.is-dark:not(:hover) .svc__t a{color:var(--ink)}
.svc:hover .svc__card.is-dark:not(:hover) p{color:var(--text)}

/* ---------------- counters ---------------- */
.counters{padding:20px 0 70px;background:#fff}
.counters__in{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.counter{position:relative;text-align:center;padding:10px 0}
.counter__n{display:block;font:300 var(--fs-display)/1 var(--font-body);color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.2px #c9bba9}
.counter__l{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:50%;translate:0 -50%;font:700 var(--fs-ui-xs) var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:5px;text-decoration-color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------------- guidance ("Legal Excellence") ---------------- */
.guide{background:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.guide__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.guide__media{position:relative;padding:110px 0 40px 50px}
.guide__media::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:58%;bottom:0;background:var(--cream)}
.guide__outline{position:absolute;left:40px;top:20px;font:300 var(--fs-display)/1 var(--font-body);color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px #cbbfb2;white-space:nowrap;z-index:1}
.guide__img1{position:relative;width:72%;aspect-ratio:486/495;object-fit:cover;z-index:2}
.guide__img2{position:absolute;right:4%;bottom:10px;width:40%;aspect-ratio:205/222;object-fit:cover;border:8px solid #fff;z-index:3}
.acc__item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.acc__item h3{margin:0}
.acc__btn{width:100%;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;padding:20px 0;background:none;border:0;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;color:inherit}
.acc__ico{flex:none;width:18px;height:18px;position:relative;color:var(--ink)}
.acc__ico .ico{position:absolute;inset:0;width:18px;height:18px}
.acc__btn .ico--minus,.acc__btn[aria-expanded=true] .ico--plus{display:none}
.acc__btn[aria-expanded=true] .ico--minus{display:block}
.acc__panel{padding:0 30px 20px 0}
.acc__panel p{margin:0}

/* ---------------- forums ("Case Studies") ---------------- */
.cases{--color-heading:#fff;--color-body:rgba(255,255,255,.76);background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding-bottom:0}
.cases::before,.ftr::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--topo) center/cover;opacity:.05;filter:invert(1);pointer-events:none}
.cases>.container,.ftr>.container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cases::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:120px;background:#fff}
.cases__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:46px}
.cases__row{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.case{position:relative;margin:0;aspect-ratio:3/3.6;overflow:hidden}
.case img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s}
.case:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.case::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(transparent 45%,rgba(10,22,30,.85))}
.case figcaption{position:absolute;left:28px;bottom:26px;z-index:1}
.case__n{display:grid;place-items:center;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--tan);color:#fff;font:500 var(--fs-small) var(--font-body);margin-bottom:12px}
.case h3{margin:0 0 4px}
.case small{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font:600 var(--fs-micro) var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}

/* ---------------- process (testimonial-card style) ---------------- */
.process{background:#fff var(--topo) center/cover;padding-top:80px}
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:30px}
.step{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--tan-l);padding:56px 26px 28px;margin:18px 8px 8px 0;background:#fff}
.step::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:8px -8px -8px 8px;border:1px solid var(--tan-l);z-index:-1}
.step__n{position:absolute;top:-24px;left:20px;font:300 var(--fs-stat)/1 var(--font-body);color:#e3d6c8;background:#fff;padding:0 8px}
.step h3{margin:16px 0 0;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}

/* ---------------- contact ("Get in Touch") ---------------- */
.cform__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.field--full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field input,.field textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid transparent;background:#f3f3f3;padding:14px 18px;font:400 var(--fs-body) var(--font-body);color:var(--ink);border-radius:0;transition:border-color .2s,background .2s}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:0;background:#fff;border-color:var(--tan)}
.field [aria-invalid=true]{border-color:#b3261e;background:#fff}
::placeholder{color:#6d6d6d;opacity:1}
.cform__captcha{margin-top:16px}
.cform__note{color:#777;margin:14px 0 18px}
.cform__err{color:#b3261e;font-size:var(--fs-small);margin:0 0 12px}

/* ---------------- faq ---------------- */
.faq{background:var(--cream) var(--topo) center/cover;overflow:hidden}
.faq__statue{position:absolute;left:-30px;bottom:0;width:300px;opacity:.13;pointer-events:none;filter:grayscale(1)}
.faq__in{max-width:860px}
.faq .acc__item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:12px;padding:0 26px}

/* ---------------- news ---------------- */
.news{background:#fff}
.news__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:300px 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:start}
.news__intro{position:sticky;top:120px}
.news__cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.post{position:relative}
.post__img{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:16px}
.post__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s}
.post:hover .post__img img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.post__date{position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:0;background:var(--tan);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:8px 10px 6px;font:400 var(--fs-micro)/1.2 var(--font-body);min-width:52px}
.post__date b{display:block;font:500 var(--fs-h4)/1.1 var(--font-body)}
.post__date small{display:block;font-size:var(--fs-micro);opacity:.85}
.post__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:var(--fs-ui-xs);color:#999;margin:0 0 6px}
.post__meta .ico{color:var(--tan)}
.post h3{margin-bottom:14px}
.post h3 a::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0}

/* ---------------- footer ---------------- */
.ftr{--color-heading:#fff;--color-body:rgba(255,255,255,.68);position:relative;background:var(--navy);color:var(--color-body);padding-top:90px}
.ftr__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1.1fr .8fr 1.1fr;gap:44px}
.ftr__h{margin-bottom:26px;padding-bottom:12px;position:relative}
.ftr__h::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:22px;height:5px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 2px 2.5px,var(--tan) 1.4px,transparent 1.6px) 0 0/6px 5px}
.ftr .btn{margin-top:8px}
.ftr__contact li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:22px 1fr;gap:8px;margin-bottom:12px}
.ftr__contact .ico{color:var(--tan);margin-top:5px}
.ftr__links li{margin-bottom:10px}
.ftr__links a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.ftr__links .ico{width:12px;height:12px;color:var(--tan)}
.ftr a:hover{color:var(--tan)}
.ftr__bar{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);padding:18px 26px;margin-bottom:30px;font-size:var(--fs-small)}
.ftr__bar p{margin:0}
.ftr__social{display:flex;gap:8px}
.ftr__social a{display:grid;place-items:center;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff}
.ftr__social a:hover{background:var(--tan);color:#fff}
.ftr__social .ico{width:13px;height:13px}

/* ---------------- floating bits ---------------- */
.totop{position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:50;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--tan);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.3s}
.totop.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.totop:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.fbar{position:fixed;left:0;top:50%;z-index:45;translate:0 -50%;display:flex;align-items:center;transition:transform .35s}
.fbar ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--navy)}
.fbar a{display:grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:42px;color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.fbar a:hover{background:var(--tan);color:#fff}
.fbar__tg{order:2;width:22px;height:42px;border:0;background:var(--tan);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:0}
.fbar__tg .ico{transform:rotate(180deg);transition:transform .3s}
.fbar.closed{transform:translateX(-44px)}
.fbar.closed .fbar__tg .ico{transform:none}
.mbar{display:none}

/* modal + acknowledgement */
.overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(10,15,20,.7);z-index:90}
.modal{position:fixed;z-index:91;top:50%;left:50%;translate:-50% -50%;width:min(600px,calc(100% - 32px));max-height:calc(100vh - 40px);overflow:auto;background:#fff;padding:44px 40px;border-top:3px solid var(--tan)}
.modal__x{position:absolute;right:14px;top:14px;width:40px;height:40px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center}
[hidden]{display:none!important}
.ack{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;background:rgba(10,15,20,.82);display:grid;place-items:center;padding:16px}
.ack__box{background:#fff;max-width:640px;width:100%;max-height:calc(100vh - 32px);overflow:auto;padding:40px;border-top:3px solid var(--tan)}
.ack__body ol{list-style:lower-alpha;padding-left:22px;margin-bottom:12px}
.ack__body li{margin-bottom:6px}
.ack__small{opacity:.85}
.ack__actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ack__leave{color:#777;text-decoration:underline}
.ack-open{overflow:hidden}
/* the marquee keeps moving even when the device asks for reduced motion (owner's instruction, 29 Oct 2026) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.band__play::before{animation:none}}

/* =========================== RESPONSIVE =========================== */
@media (max-width:1199px){
  .hdr__phone{display:none}
  .nav__list{gap:20px}
  .about__box{grid-template-columns:340px 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:991px){
  :root{--hdr-h:72px}
  .burger{display:grid}
  .hdr__btn{display:none}
  .hdr__right{margin-left:auto}
  .nav{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(360px,88vw);background:#fff;padding:90px 26px 30px;overflow-y:auto;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .35s;z-index:70;margin:0;box-shadow:-30px 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.15)}
  .nav.open{transform:none}
  .nav__list{flex-direction:column;gap:0}
  .nav__list>li{flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .nav__list>li>a{padding:16px 0}
  .nav__list>li.is-active>a::after{display:none}
  .sub-tg{padding:12px}
  .sub{position:static;width:100%;min-width:0;box-shadow:none;border:0;padding:0 0 12px;display:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
  .has-sub.open>.sub{display:block}
  .sub a{padding:6px 0}
  .nav__mob-cta{display:inline-flex;margin-top:24px;width:100%}
  .burger{position:relative;z-index:71}
  .nav-open{overflow:hidden}

  .hero{min-height:0}
  .hero__down{display:none}
  .hero__in{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero__content{padding:60px 0 10px}
  .hero__stage{min-height:0;height:min(92vw,520px)}
    .slot--hero{width:min(380px,74%)}
  .about{padding:60px 0}
  .about__box{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:30px 26px 40px;gap:10px}
  .about__fig{max-width:340px;margin:0 auto}
  .slot--about{margin-top:0}
  .about__body{padding-top:0}
  .exp__grid,.guide__grid,.news__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .exp__intro{border-right:0;padding:0 0 30px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .exp__list{padding-left:0}
  .svc,.news__cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .counters__in{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;row-gap:30px}
  .guide__media{max-width:560px}
  .cases__row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;row-gap:40px}
  .news__intro{position:static}
  .ftr__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .fbar{display:none}
  .mbar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:55;background:var(--navy);padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom)}
  .mbar a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:2px;padding:9px 4px;color:#fff;font-size:var(--fs-ui-xs)}
  .mbar .ico{width:19px;height:19px;color:var(--tan)}
  .mbar a.is-gold{background:var(--tan)}
  .mbar a.is-gold .ico{color:#fff}
  body{padding-bottom:60px}
  .totop{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .container{padding:0 16px}
  .brand img{width:145px}
  .sec{padding:72px 0}
  .hero__btns .btn{flex:1 1 100%}
  .svc,.news__cards,.steps,.ftr__grid,.cform__grid,.counters__in{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .counters__in{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .cases__row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case{aspect-ratio:4/3.4}
  .guide__media{padding:80px 0 20px 20px}
  .guide__outline{left:12px}
  .exp__list li{grid-template-columns:48px 46px 1fr;gap:12px}
  .exp__ico{width:44px;height:44px}
  .faq .acc__item{padding:0 16px}
  .modal{padding:34px 20px}
  .ack__box{padding:28px 22px}
  .marquee{padding:16px 0 20px}
}

/* phones and portrait tablets: no scroll travel, a one-time entrance instead */
@media (max-width:991px) and (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .js .slot--hero img{animation:rise 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}
  .js   .js .hero__content{animation:fadeup .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}
}
@keyframes rise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px) perspective(900px) rotateY(-28deg) scaleX(-1)}to{opacity:1;transform:scaleX(-1)}}
@keyframes fadeup{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* =========================================================================
   INNER PAGES — migrated content laid out with Avocate components
   ========================================================================= */
.pbanner{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:110px 0 96px;background:#111;--color-heading:#fff;--color-body:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.pbanner__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,8,6,.88),rgba(10,8,6,.6)),url(../img/bg/breadcrumb-bg.webp) center/cover no-repeat}
.pbanner__in{position:relative}
.pbanner h1{margin:0 0 14px;max-width:16em}
.crumbs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 0;font:500 var(--fs-ui)/1.4 var(--font-body);letter-spacing:var(--ls-ui);text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.crumbs li+li::before{content:"/";margin:0 12px;color:var(--tan)}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--tan)}
.crumbs [aria-current]{color:var(--tan)}

.psec{position:relative;padding:96px 0;background:#fff}
.psec--alt{background:var(--cream-2) var(--topo) center/cover}
.psec--dark{background:var(--navy);--color-heading:#fff;--color-body:rgba(255,255,255,.78);color:var(--color-body)}
.psec--dark::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(rgba(15,29,43,.9),rgba(15,29,43,.94)),url(../img/bg/band-scales.webp) center/cover;pointer-events:none}
.psec--dark>.container{position:relative}
.psec--dark .eyebrow{color:var(--tan)}
.psec--dark a:not(.btn){color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.psec--dark .pprose{text-align:center}
.psec--dark .pprose>:not(h2):not(h3):not(.eyebrow){max-width:860px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.psec--dark .pprose .pbtns{justify-content:center}
.psec p a:not(.btn),.psec li a{color:var(--tan-d);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.psec--dark p a:not(.btn),.psec--dark li a{color:#fff}
.pprose>:not(h2):not(h3):not(.eyebrow){max-width:900px}
/* text column wider than the image column, whichever side the image is on (29 Oct 2026) */
.pgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:56px;align-items:center}
.pgrid--rev{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.4fr)}
.pgrid--rev .pgrid__media{order:-1}
.pgrid--faq{align-items:start}
.pgrid__media{position:relative}
.pimg{margin:0}
.pimg img{width:100%;height:auto}
.pimg--main{position:relative;margin:0 22px 22px 0}
.pimg--main::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:22px -22px -22px 22px;border:1px solid var(--tan);z-index:0}
.pimg--main img,.pimg--main a{position:relative;z-index:1;display:block}
.pgrid__media--duo{padding-bottom:70px}
.pimg--sub{position:absolute;left:-24px;bottom:0;width:46%;z-index:2;border:8px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.ptail{margin-top:46px}
.pprose+.ptail{margin-top:36px}
.pbtns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:26px 0 6px}
.pnote{font-weight:600;color:var(--tan-d);margin-bottom:.4em}
.psec--dark .pnote{color:var(--tan)}
.plink{margin:10px 0 0}
.checklist{margin:0 0 1.2em}
.checklist li{position:relative;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom:10px}
.checklist li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.42em;width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--tan) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='%23fff' stroke-width='2' d='m4.5 8.2 2.3 2.3 4.7-4.9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/100% no-repeat}
ol.checklist{counter-reset:ck}
.pcards{display:grid;gap:28px}
.pcards--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.pcards--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.pcard{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--tan-l);padding:14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:background .35s,border-color .35s}
.pcard__body{padding:18px 12px 12px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.pcard__body>:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.pcard__img{margin:0;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/11}
.pcard__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s}
.pcard:hover .pcard__img img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.pcard .pnote{font:300 var(--fs-stat)/1 var(--font-body);color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px #c9bba9;margin-bottom:10px}
.pcard .btn,.pcard .plink{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-start}
.pcard .pbtns{margin-top:auto}
.psec--dark .pcard{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14);--color-heading:#fff}
.psec--alt .pcard{background:#fff}
.pgallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:20px;margin-top:30px}
.table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin:10px 0 24px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.table-wrap table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:560px;background:#fff}
.table-wrap th,.table-wrap td{padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:var(--fs-small);line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink)}
.table-wrap thead th{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.table-wrap tbody th{background:var(--cream);font-weight:600;width:32%}
.map-embed{margin:10px 0 24px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.map-embed iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:380px;border:0}
blockquote{margin:0 0 1.2em;padding:18px 24px;border-left:3px solid var(--tan);background:var(--cream)}
.page .acc{margin-top:10px}
.page .acc__item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:12px;padding:0 22px}
.page .acc__btn{font:600 var(--fs-body)/1.5 var(--font-body);color:var(--ink)}
.acc__q{margin:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}
.page .cform{background:#fff;padding:34px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.psec--dark .cform{color:var(--ink);--color-body:#5f5f5f;--color-heading:#1b1b1b}
@media (max-width:991px){
  .pbanner{padding:80px 0 70px}
  .psec{padding:72px 0}
  .pgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .pgrid--rev .pgrid__media{order:0}
  .pgrid__media{max-width:560px}
  .pcards--3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .pcards--3,.pcards--2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pimg--main{margin:0 14px 14px 0}
  .pimg--main::before{inset:14px -14px -14px 14px}
  .pimg--sub{left:-8px;width:52%}
  .page .cform{padding:22px 16px}
  .page .acc__item{padding:0 14px}
}

/* ================= HOMEPAGE: migrated sections (29 Oct 2026) ================= */
.steps--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:26px}
.step h5{margin:16px 0 8px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.process__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.process__img{margin:0}
.why__cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px}
.why__card{position:relative;text-align:center;padding:40px 30px 34px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);transition:background .35s,border-color .35s}
.why__card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-color:var(--tan)}
.why__card img{width:120px;height:120px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid var(--tan);margin:0 auto 22px}
.why__card h4{margin:0 0 10px}
.feat{display:grid;gap:22px;margin-top:26px}
.feat__item{border-left:3px solid var(--tan);padding:4px 0 4px 20px}
.feat__item h5{margin:0 0 6px}
.feat__item p{margin:0}
.psec--alt.faq{overflow:hidden}
.psocial{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;list-style:none;margin:14px 0;padding:0}
.psocial a{width:40px;height:40px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid var(--tan-l);color:var(--ink);transition:background .3s,color .3s}
.psocial a:hover{background:var(--tan);color:#fff;border-color:var(--tan)}
.ftr__contact small{display:block;font-size:var(--fs-micro);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tan)}
@media (max-width:991px){
  .process__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .why__cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:767px){
  .steps--2,.why__cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero__bg,.hslide,.hslide.is-active{transition-duration:.01s;transition-delay:0s}
}

/* ================= HUB PAGES (draft guides) ================= */
.dd-draft-banner{background:#fff4d6;color:#5b4300;border-bottom:2px solid #e0b84a;padding:10px 16px;font-size:var(--fs-small);text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:61}
.dd-todo{color:#8a6100;background:#fff7e0;border:1px dashed #e0b84a;padding:2px 6px;font-size:.92em}
.pprose--hub{max-width:900px}
.pprose--hub h2{margin:44px 0 16px}
.pprose--hub>h2:first-of-type{margin-top:34px}
.dd-answer{font-size:var(--fs-lead,18px);color:var(--ink);border-left:3px solid var(--tan);padding-left:20px}
.dd-steps{list-style:lower-alpha;padding-left:26px}
.dd-steps li{margin-bottom:10px}
.dd-steps li::marker{color:var(--tan-d);font-weight:600}
.dd-review{margin-top:30px;font-size:var(--fs-small)}
.dd-contact-block{margin-top:26px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--tan-l);padding:28px 30px}
.process{overflow-x:clip}

/* ================= 29 Oct 2026 layout fixes ================= */
/* contact sections: heading + form in one column, the section's other content in the other;
   both columns start on the same line */
.psplit{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:56px;align-items:center}
.psplit--single{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,760px);justify-content:center}
.psplit__col>:first-child{margin-top:0}
.psplit__col .pbtns{margin-bottom:0}
.psplit__media .pimg{margin:0 22px 22px 0}
.psec--dark .psplit{text-align:left}
.psec--dark .psplit .cform{margin-top:6px}
.psplit .checklist{margin-bottom:0}

/* sections whose text column is only an eyebrow + heading */
.pshort{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(0,1fr);column-gap:56px;row-gap:30px;grid-template-areas:"body media" "tail media";align-items:start}
.pshort--rev{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.4fr);grid-template-areas:"media body" "media tail"}
.pshort>.pgrid{display:contents}
.pshort .pgrid__body{grid-area:body;align-self:end}
.pshort .pgrid__body>:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.pshort .pgrid__media{grid-area:media;align-self:center}
.pshort>.ptail{grid-area:tail;margin-top:0}
.pshort>.ptail .pcards+.pcards{margin-top:20px}
.pshort--row{grid-template-areas:"body media" "tail tail";row-gap:44px}
.pshort--row.pshort--rev{grid-template-areas:"media body" "tail tail"}
.pshort--row .pgrid__body{align-self:center}
.pshort--row .pgrid__media{width:100%;max-width:460px;justify-self:end}
.pshort--row.pshort--rev .pgrid__media{justify-self:start}
.pcards{align-items:stretch}
.pcard{height:100%}

/* About Us: the old site's disclaimer acknowledgement, shown in the page */
.ackpanel{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;padding:44px 48px;position:relative;border:1px solid rgba(196,153,106,.55);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.ackpanel::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:8px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);pointer-events:none}
.ackpanel>*{position:relative}
.ackpanel .ack__title{margin:0 0 18px}
.ackpanel .ack__body ol{list-style:lower-alpha;padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 14px}
.ackpanel .ack__body li{margin-bottom:8px}
.ackpanel .ack__actions{margin-top:22px}
.psec--dark .ackpanel .ack__leave{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.ackpanel.is-agreed .ackpanel__agree{background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--tan);color:var(--tan);cursor:default}
.ackpanel.is-agreed .ackpanel__agree::before{content:"✓ ";}

@media (max-width:991px){
  .psplit,.pshort,.pshort--row{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);grid-template-areas:none;gap:36px}
  .pshort>.pgrid{display:contents}
  .pshort .pgrid__body,.pshort .pgrid__media,.pshort>.ptail{grid-area:auto;align-self:auto}
  .pshort .pgrid__media{order:2;max-width:560px;justify-self:start}
  .pshort>.ptail{order:3}
  .pshort .pgrid__body{order:1}
  .pgrid,.pgrid--rev{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .ackpanel{padding:30px 22px}
}

/* ================= 29 Oct 2026 (b) ================= */
/* top strip: social profiles + telephone / e-mail / address */
.htop{background:var(--navy);color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:var(--fs-ui-xs)}
.htop__in{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;min-height:42px;gap:20px}
.htop__social{display:flex;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.htop__social a{display:grid;place-items:center;width:40px;height:42px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff;transition:background .3s}
.htop__social a:hover{background:var(--tan);color:#fff}
.htop__social .ico{width:13px;height:13px}
.htop__info{display:flex;gap:24px;min-width:0}
.htop__info li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;min-width:0}
.htop__info a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
.htop__info a:hover{color:var(--tan)}
.htop__info .ico{color:var(--tan);width:13px;height:13px}
@media (max-width:1199px){.htop__addr{display:none}}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .htop__in{justify-content:center}
  .htop__info{display:none}
}
.ftr__bar{margin-top:50px}

/* homepage: "Step-by-Step Legal Process" — four cards in one row, heading centred */
.steps--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:26px}
.process .sec-head--c{max-width:760px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.expertise .sec-head--c{max-width:760px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* homepage: "Get in Touch" — Avocate About box with the swaying Lady Justice */
.gform{position:relative;padding:150px 0 120px;background:#fff var(--topo) center/cover;overflow-x:clip}
.gform__box{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:380px minmax(0,1fr);gap:40px;align-items:stretch;background:var(--cream);padding:56px 56px 56px 30px;max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto}
.gform__box::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:10px;border:1px solid var(--tan-l);pointer-events:none}
.gform__fig{position:relative;min-height:420px}
.gform__statue{position:absolute;left:-70px;bottom:-84px;width:480px;max-width:none;height:auto;transform-origin:50% 97%;animation:sway 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25));z-index:1}
.gform__shadow{position:absolute;left:0;width:80%;bottom:-92px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(0,0,0,.28),transparent)}
.gform__body{position:relative;z-index:2;align-self:center}
.gform__body h4{margin-bottom:22px}
.gform__body .cform{background:#fff;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -44px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
/* the statue sways about its base (as in the Avocate reference); mirrored so the scales face the form */
@keyframes sway{0%,100%{transform:scaleX(-1) rotate(-1.8deg)}50%{transform:scaleX(-1) rotate(1.8deg)}}

@media (max-width:1199px){
  .steps--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));row-gap:44px}
}
@media (max-width:991px){
  .gform{padding:70px 0}
  .gform__box{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);padding:30px 24px 36px;gap:20px}
  .gform__fig{min-height:0;height:360px;margin-top:-90px}
  .gform__statue{left:50%;bottom:0;width:240px;margin-left:-120px}
  .gform__shadow{bottom:-8px;left:25%;width:50%}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .steps--4{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
  .gform__body .cform{padding:22px 16px}
}
.steps--4 .step{padding-top:40px}

/* ================= 30 Oct 2026 ================= */
/* section heads above cards: centred (eyebrow, heading and any one-line intro) */
.pprose--center{text-align:center}
.pprose--center>:not(h2):not(h3):not(.eyebrow){margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* call-to-action bands: the old site's photograph under a navy overlay */
.psec--cta::before{background:linear-gradient(rgba(15,29,43,.80),rgba(15,29,43,.86)),url(../img/cta/cta-bg-1.webp) center/cover no-repeat}
.psec--cta2::before{background:linear-gradient(rgba(15,29,43,.80),rgba(15,29,43,.86)),url(../img/cta/cta-bg-2.webp) center/cover no-repeat}

/* FAQ: the image takes the height of the questions column (desktop) */
@media (min-width:992px){
  .pgrid--faq{align-items:stretch}
  .pgrid--faq .pgrid__media{min-height:380px}
  .pgrid--faq .pimg--main{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:22px;bottom:0;margin:0}
  .pgrid--faq .pimg--main>a,.pgrid--faq .pimg--main>img{height:100%}
  .pgrid--faq .pimg--main img{height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center}
}

/* paragraphs justified on desktop only; phones and tablets keep natural left alignment */
@media (min-width:992px){
  main p{text-align:justify;-webkit-hyphens:auto;hyphens:auto}
  main p.eyebrow,main p.pnote,main .cform p,main .crumbs p{text-align:inherit;-webkit-hyphens:manual;hyphens:manual}
  /* centred blocks stay centred: the last line of each paragraph is centred */
  .psec--dark .pprose p:not(.eyebrow),.pprose--center p:not(.eyebrow),.why__card p,.sec-head--c p:not(.eyebrow){text-align:justify;text-align-last:center;-webkit-hyphens:manual;hyphens:manual}
}

/* ================= 30 Oct 2026 (b) ================= */
/* "Principled Legal Advisors": bulleted points with gold icon discs joined by a dashed line */
.pfeat{list-style:none;margin:30px 0 0;padding:0}
.pfeat__item{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:58px minmax(0,1fr);column-gap:24px;padding-bottom:30px}
.pfeat__item:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.pfeat__item:not(:last-child)::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:28px;top:66px;bottom:8px;border-left:2px dashed var(--tan)}
.pfeat__ico{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--tan);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(196,153,106,.16)}
.pfeat__ico .ico{width:26px;height:26px}
.pfeat__txt h5{margin:4px 0 8px}
.pfeat__txt p{margin:0}

/* four cards in one row */
.pcards--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr))}
@media (max-width:1199px){.pcards--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .pcards--4{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
  .pfeat__item{grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr);column-gap:16px}
  .pfeat__ico{width:48px;height:48px}
  .pfeat__item:not(:last-child)::before{left:23px;top:56px}
}

/* ================= 30 Oct 2026 (c) ================= */
/* text-only sections (heading + paragraphs, no image): centred on every screen size */
.pprose--center>:not(h2):not(h3):not(.eyebrow){max-width:860px}
.pprose--center .pbtns{justify-content:center}
.pprose--center .checklist{display:inline-block;text-align:left;max-width:100%}

/* ================= 31 Oct 2026: Avocate multi-level dropdown =================
   Values from the Avocate theme stylesheet (.main-menu ul.sub-menu): white panel,
   scaleY reveal from the top over .4s, 18/20/18/18 padding, 16px/30px links that
   slide right with a gold scales icon on hover, "+" on items that open a fly-out. */
@media (min-width:992px){
  .nav__list>li>.sub-tg{pointer-events:none;padding-left:4px}
  .nav__list>li>.sub-tg .ico{transition:transform .3s ease-in-out,color .3s}
  .nav__list>li:hover>.sub-tg .ico,.nav__list>li:focus-within>.sub-tg .ico{transform:rotate(180deg);color:var(--tan)}
  .sub{top:100%;left:-27px;min-width:230px;width:max-content;max-width:380px;padding:18px 20px 18px 18px;background:#fff;border-top:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(1,15,28,.06);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;z-index:-1;transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top center;transition:all .4s ease 0s}
  .sub--wide{min-width:230px}
  .has-sub:hover>.sub,.has-sub:focus-within>.sub,.has-sub.open>.sub{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:scaleY(1);z-index:9}
  .sub li{position:relative;display:block;padding:0 9px}
  .sub a{position:relative;display:block;padding:0;font:500 16px/30px var(--font-body);color:var(--ink);text-transform:none;transition:padding .3s ease-in-out,color .3s ease-in-out}
  .sub a::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:9px;left:10px;width:13px;height:13px;background:var(--tan);opacity:0;transition:.3s ease-in-out;
    -webkit-mask:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='2' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M12 3v18M7 21h10M4 7h16M6 7l-3 7a3 3 0 0 0 6 0zm12 0-3 7a3 3 0 0 0 6 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
            mask:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='2' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M12 3v18M7 21h10M4 7h16M6 7l-3 7a3 3 0 0 0 6 0zm12 0-3 7a3 3 0 0 0 6 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat}
  .sub a:hover,.sub a:focus-visible,.sub li.is-active>a{color:var(--tan)}
  .sub a:hover,.sub a:focus-visible{padding-left:23px}
  .sub a:hover::before,.sub a:focus-visible::before{opacity:1;left:0}
  /* items that open a fly-out: "+" on the right, turning to "−" */
  .sub .has-sub>a{padding-right:30px}
  .sub .has-sub>.sub-tg{position:absolute;right:9px;top:0;height:30px;padding:0;color:var(--ink);pointer-events:none;transition:transform .3s ease-in-out,color .3s}
  .sub .has-sub>.sub-tg .ico{width:12px;height:12px}
  .sub .has-sub:hover>.sub-tg,.sub .has-sub:focus-within>.sub-tg{transform:rotate(180deg);color:var(--tan)}
  .sub .has-sub>.sub-tg .ico--minus{display:none}
  .sub .has-sub:hover>.sub-tg .ico--plus,.sub .has-sub:focus-within>.sub-tg .ico--plus{display:none}
  .sub .has-sub:hover>.sub-tg .ico--minus,.sub .has-sub:focus-within>.sub-tg .ico--minus{display:block}
  /* level 3 opens to the right of its item, 20px off the panel */
  .sub .sub{top:-18px;left:100%;margin-left:20px}
  .sub .sub::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:-40px;width:40px}
  /* near the right edge, open to the left instead (set by main.js) */
  .sub .has-sub.flip>.sub{left:auto;right:100%;margin-left:0;margin-right:20px}
  .sub .has-sub.flip>.sub::before{left:auto;right:-40px}
}
/* phones and tablets: accordion at every level */
@media (max-width:991px){
  .sub li{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
  .sub li>a{flex:1}
  .sub .sub{padding:0 0 6px 14px;border-left:1px solid var(--tan-l);margin-left:2px}
  .has-sub>.sub-tg .ico{transition:transform .3s}
  .has-sub.open>.sub-tg .ico{transform:rotate(180deg)}
  .sub .has-sub>.sub-tg .ico--minus,.sub .has-sub.open>.sub-tg .ico--plus{display:none}
  .sub .has-sub.open>.sub-tg .ico--minus{display:block}
}

.pgrid-1{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}

/* related guides on service pages: cards reuse the home .post styles */
.rg__cards{margin-top:34px}
.rg__more{margin-top:34px;text-align:center}
.rg__more summary{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;cursor:pointer;font:600 var(--fs-ui-xs) var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy)}
.rg__more[open] summary{margin-bottom:18px}
.rg__more ul{display:inline-block;text-align:left;max-width:100%}
.rg__all{text-align:center;margin:34px 0 0}

/* mobile: no advocate portrait in the hero */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .hero__stage{display:none}
  .hero__content{padding-bottom:48px}
}