/* ============================================================
   style.css – Adv. Vishwanath B Tayade and Associates
   Legal Services Website – Kalyan, Thane, Maharashtra
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Google Fonts Import ---- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&family=Open+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (VARIABLES)
   ============================================================ */
:root {
    --clr-primary:      #8B0000;
    --clr-accent:       #C0392B;
    --clr-dark:         #1a1a1a;
    --clr-darker:       #111111;
    --clr-white:        #ffffff;
    --clr-light-gray:   #f8f8f8;
    --clr-gray:         #6c757d;
    --clr-border:       #e0e0e0;
    --clr-text:         #333333;
    --clr-text-light:   #555555;
    --clr-footer-bg:    #111111;
    --clr-footer-text:  #cccccc;
    --clr-topbar-bg:    #1a1a1a;
    --clr-topbar-text:  #ffffff;

    --font-heading:     'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body:        'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif;

    --shadow-sm:        0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --shadow-md:        0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    --shadow-lg:        0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
    --shadow-red:       0 4px 20px rgba(139,0,0,0.35);

    --border-radius:    8px;
    --border-radius-lg: 14px;
    --transition:       all 0.3s ease;

    --section-py:       80px;
    --section-py-sm:    50px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--clr-text);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; }

p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

a {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

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

ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   3. UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================================ */
.section-py       { padding-top: var(--section-py); padding-bottom: var(--section-py); }
.section-py-sm    { padding-top: var(--section-py-sm); padding-bottom: var(--section-py-sm); }
.bg-light-gray    { background-color: var(--clr-light-gray); }
.bg-dark-main     { background-color: var(--clr-dark); }
.bg-darker        { background-color: var(--clr-darker); }
.bg-primary-red   { background-color: var(--clr-primary); }
.text-primary-red { color: var(--clr-primary) !important; }
.text-accent      { color: var(--clr-accent) !important; }
.text-white-75    { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.font-heading     { font-family: var(--font-heading); }

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.divider-red {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    margin: 1rem auto 1.5rem;
}

.divider-red.left { margin-left: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   4. BUTTON STYLES
   ============================================================ */
.btn-primary-red {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary-red:hover,
.btn-primary-red:focus {
    background-color: var(--clr-accent);
    border-color: var(--clr-accent);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-red {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline-red:hover,
.btn-outline-red:focus {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-white);
    padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-lg-red {
    padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   5. TOP BAR
   ============================================================ */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--clr-topbar-bg);
    color: var(--clr-topbar-text);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.top-bar-item {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-item i { color: var(--clr-accent); }

.top-bar-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-bar-link:hover { color: var(--clr-accent) !important; }

.top-bar-social-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.top-bar-social {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.top-bar-social:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================================
   6. NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.main-navbar {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 12px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.main-navbar.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-darker);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
}

.site-logo:hover .logo-icon-wrap {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    transform: rotate(5deg);
}

.logo-text-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-firm-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    display: block;
    max-width: 220px;
}

.logo-credentials {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Links */
.main-navbar .nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--clr-dark) !important;
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link:hover,
.main-navbar .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--clr-primary) !important;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link:hover::after,
.main-navbar .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 70%;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link.dropdown-toggle::after { display: none; }
.main-navbar .nav-link.dropdown-toggle .fa-chevron-down { font-size: 0.7rem; margin-left: 3px; }

/* Dropdown */
.main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 8px 0;
    margin-top: 5px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--clr-primary);
    min-width: 230px;
}

.main-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    padding: 9px 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.main-navbar .dropdown-item:hover,
.main-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: var(--clr-light-gray);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    padding-left: 28px;
}

/* CTA Button in Nav */
.nav-cta {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* Toggler */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 5px 8px;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139,0,0,0.2); }

/* ============================================================
   7. HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
    background-color: var(--clr-darker);
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #111111 0%, #1a1a1a 50%, #0d0d0d 100%);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: url('/assets/images/hero-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139,0,0,0.25) 0%, rgba(17,17,17,0.7) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(139,0,0,0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,57,43,0.5);
    color: #e8a0a0;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero-title span { color: var(--clr-accent); }

.hero-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-credentials {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    animation: bounceDown 2s infinite;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

@keyframes bounceDown {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

/* ============================================================
   8. FEATURES BAR
   ============================================================ */
.features-bar {
    background-color: var(--clr-light-gray);
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.feature-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
}

.feature-box:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

.feature-box .feature-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-box h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.feature-box p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   9. ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about-section { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-img-wrap img {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 480px;
}

.about-experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: -20px;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 20px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
}

.about-experience-badge .exp-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-experience-badge .exp-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-features-list { margin: 1.5rem 0; }

.about-features-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

.about-features-list li i {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   10. PRACTICE AREAS
   ============================================================ */
.practice-areas-section {
    padding: var(--section-py) 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-light-gray);
}

.practice-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 25px;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
}

.practice-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
}

.practice-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(139,0,0,0.2);
}

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

.practice-card-icon {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    background: rgba(139,0,0,0.08);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-icon {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.practice-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.practice-card:hover h4 { color: var(--clr-primary); }

.practice-card p {
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.practice-card-link {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.practice-card-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    gap: 8px;
}

/* ============================================================
   11. WHY CHOOSE US / STATS
   ============================================================ */
.why-choose-section {
    background-color: var(--clr-darker);
    padding: var(--section-py) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: url('/assets/images/why-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.08;
}

.why-choose-section .section-title { color: var(--clr-white); }
.why-choose-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.why-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-item:hover {
    background: rgba(139,0,0,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(139,0,0,0.3);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.why-item-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-item h5 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.why-item p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Stats */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.stat-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-box:hover {
    background: rgba(139,0,0,0.2);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.stat-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   12. CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-accent) 100%);
    padding: 70px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: '\f24e';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: -40px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 18rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--clr-white); }
.cta-banner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* ============================================================
   13. TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: var(--section-py) 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-light-gray);
}

.testimonial-carousel { position: relative; }

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

.testimonial-card.active { display: block; }

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: rgba(139,0,0,0.08);
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-stars { color: #f5a623; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.testimonial-text {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: block;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
}

.testimonial-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.testimonial-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }

.testimonial-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
}

.testimonial-dot.active {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ============================================================
   14. CONTACT FORM
   ============================================================ */
.contact-section { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.form-label {
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.form-control, .form-select {
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 10px 15px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-text);
    transition: var(--transition);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139,0,0,0.12);
    outline: none;
}

.form-control.is-invalid, .form-select.is-invalid {
    border-color: #dc3545;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220,53,69,0.12);
}

.invalid-feedback {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #dc3545;
    display: none;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.form-control.is-invalid ~ .invalid-feedback,
.form-select.is-invalid ~ .invalid-feedback { display: block; }

.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--clr-darker);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 35px;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-card h4 { color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.contact-detail-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.contact-detail-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-item h6 {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-detail-item p, .contact-detail-item a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   15. BLOG CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.blog-section { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }

.blog-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(139,0,0,0.15);
}

.blog-card-img {
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
}

.blog-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 25px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(139,0,0,0.1);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.blog-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover h4 { color: var(--clr-primary); }

.blog-card p {
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    line-height: 1.65;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
}

.blog-meta i { color: var(--clr-primary); margin-right: 5px; }

.blog-read-more {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); gap: 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   16. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--clr-footer-bg);
    color: var(--clr-footer-text);
}

.footer-main { padding: 70px 0 40px; }

/* Footer Logo */
.footer-logo { text-decoration: none; }

.footer-logo-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-darker);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-firm-name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.footer-credentials {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 2px;
    display: block;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Footer Social */
.footer-social-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Footer Widget */
.footer-widget-title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Footer Links */
.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-links a i { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--clr-primary); }

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links a.active {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Footer Contact List */
.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

.footer-contact-list li:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }

.footer-contact-list li i {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 16px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-contact-list a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }

.footer-map-wrap { border-radius: var(--border-radius); overflow: hidden; }

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding: 18px 0;
}

.footer-copyright {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }

.footer-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

.footer-credit { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

.footer-credit a {
    color: var(--clr-accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-credit a:hover { color: var(--clr-white) !important; }

/* ============================================================
   17. BACK TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 9999;
}

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

.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ============================================================
   18. COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--clr-darker);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--clr-primary);
    padding: 18px 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.cookie-text {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cookie-link {
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   19. AOS ANIMATION OVERRIDES
   ============================================================ */
[data-aos] { pointer-events: none; }
[data-aos].aos-animate { pointer-events: auto; }

[data-aos="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(30px); }
[data-aos="fade-down"] { transform: translateY(-30px); }
[data-aos="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(30px); }
[data-aos="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-30px); }

/* ============================================================
   20. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- 1200px (XL) ---- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    :root { --section-py: 70px; }
    .logo-firm-name { font-size: 0.88rem; max-width: 200px; }
}

/* ---- 992px (LG) ---- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    :root { --section-py: 60px; }

    .main-navbar .navbar-collapse {
        background: var(--clr-white);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
        padding: 15px 0;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .main-navbar .nav-link { padding: 10px 15px !important; }
    .main-navbar .nav-link::after { display: none; }

    .main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-top: none;
        padding-left: 20px;
        background: var(--clr-light-gray);
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .nav-cta { margin: 10px 15px; }

    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

    .about-img-wrap img { height: 360px; }
    .about-experience-badge { right: 0; }
}

/* ---- 768px (MD) ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root { --section-py: 50px; }

    .top-bar { display: none; }

    .logo-icon-wrap { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .logo-firm-name { font-size: 0.82rem; max-width: 180px; }

    .hero-section { min-height: 90vh; }
    .hero-content { padding: 60px 15px; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 15px; }
    .stat-num { font-size: 2.4rem; }

    .cta-banner { padding: 50px 0; }

    .contact-form-wrap { padding: 25px; }
    .contact-info-card { padding: 25px; }

    .footer-main { padding: 50px 0 30px; }

    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .footer-bottom-links { justify-content: center; }

    .back-to-top { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

    .practice-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
    .blog-card-img { height: 180px; }
}

/* ---- 576px (SM) ---- */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    :root { --section-py: 40px; }

    h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }

    .hero-title { font-size: 1.9rem; }

    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    .stat-num { font-size: 2rem; }
    .stat-box { padding: 20px 12px; }

    .features-bar { padding: 30px 0; }
    .feature-box { padding: 15px 10px; }
    .feature-box .feature-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 1.2rem; }

    .testimonial-card { padding: 25px 20px; }

    .cookie-banner .cookie-inner { flex-direction: column; }
    .cookie-actions { width: 100%; justify-content: flex-end; }
}


/* ============================================================
   21. REFERENCE LAYOUT EXACT DESIGN OVERRIDES & NEW SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* Logo Emblem & Text */
.logo-emblem {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.logo-firm-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #9e1b1b;
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: none;
}
.logo-credentials {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #222;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Reference Hero Section */
.lhk-hero {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #0d0d0d;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.96) 0%, rgba(15,15,15,0.88) 52%, rgba(25,15,10,0.65) 100%),
                      url('../images/service-civil-law.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 85px 0 90px;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.lhk-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.lhk-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.text-red-bright {
    color: #d62828;
}
.lhk-hero-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.btn-lhk-red {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b81d1d 0%, #8B0000 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    border: 1px solid #c92a2a;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(184, 29, 29, 0.35);
}
.btn-lhk-red:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d62828 0%, #9e1b1b 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.btn-lhk-outline {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-lhk-outline:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #111 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.justice-lady-showcase {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.35);
}
.gavel-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.92);
    border-left: 4px solid #d62828;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.gavel-badge i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #d62828;
}
.gavel-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.gavel-badge span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* Reference Features Strip (Black Bar with 5 Horizontal Items) */
.lhk-features-strip {
    background-color: #111111;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.lhk-features-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
}
.lhk-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.lhk-feature-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}
.lhk-feature-icon {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lhk-feature-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

/* Reference About Section (3 Columns: Image + Text + Emblem Card) */
.lhk-section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #9e1b1b;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.lhk-section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #151515;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.lhk-section-sub {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.lhk-about-img-box {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 18px;
    padding-left: 18px;
}
.red-corner-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 55%;
    height: 55%;
    background-color: #8B0000;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.law-books-visual {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.law-books-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 310px;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.books-overlay-stack {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}
.book-spine {
    background: rgba(20, 14, 10, 0.88);
    border-left: 3px solid #d4af37;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.lhk-about-para {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.lhk-check-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.lhk-check-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #222;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.lhk-check-list li i {
    color: #9e1b1b;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.lhk-emblem-card {
    background: #f3f3f3;
    border: 1px solid #e2e2e2;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 32px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.emblem-circle-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}
.emblem-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #9e1b1b;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.emblem-card-cred {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #222;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.emblem-card-line {
    width: 45px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #9e1b1b;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Practice Areas 10-Card Grid (5 Columns x 2 Rows on Desktop) */
.lhk-expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}
.lhk-expertise-card {
    background: #f7f7f7;
    border: 1px solid #ececec;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 26px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.28s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 145px;
}
.lhk-expertise-card:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: #9e1b1b;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.lhk-exp-icon {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: #9e1b1b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease;
}
.lhk-expertise-card:hover .lhk-exp-icon {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}
.lhk-exp-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Spotlight Cards for 3 Target SEO Pages */
.lhk-spotlight-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;
    border-top: 4px solid #9e1b1b;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.lhk-spotlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(139,0,0,0.12);
}
.spotlight-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(158, 27, 27, 0.1);
    color: #9e1b1b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.lhk-spotlight-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.lhk-spotlight-card h3 a {
    color: #151515;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.lhk-spotlight-card h3 a:hover {
    color: #9e1b1b;
}
.lhk-spotlight-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.spotlight-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 14px 0 18px;
}
.spotlight-points li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.spotlight-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #9e1b1b;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Reference Why Choose Us Split Section */
.lhk-why-section {
    background-color: #f4f4f4;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.lhk-why-left {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(18,18,18,0.95) 0%, rgba(28,28,28,0.82) 100%),
                url('../images/service-civil-law.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}
.lhk-why-left-inner {
    max-width: 440px;
}
.lhk-why-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.lhk-why-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.lhk-why-divider {
    width: 45px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #d62828;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.lhk-why-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}
.lhk-why-right {
    padding: 40px 45px;
    background: #f4f4f4;
}
.lhk-stats-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}
.lhk-stat-col {
    border-right: 1px solid #e6e6e6;
    padding: 10px 15px;
}
.lhk-stat-icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: #9e1b1b;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.lhk-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.lhk-stat-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Reference Red CTA Strip */
.lhk-cta-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7a0c0c 0%, #9e1b1b 60%, #5e0808 100%);
    padding: 36px 0;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}
.lhk-cta-cal-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lhk-cta-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
    color: #fff;
}
.lhk-cta-sub {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.btn-lhk-white {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #111111 !important;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-lhk-white:hover {
    background: #f8f8f8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Reference Testimonials Carousel */
.lhk-testimonials-section {
    background: #ffffff;
}
.lhk-testimonial-wrapper {
    max-width: 820px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}
.lhk-testimonial-stage {
    flex: 1;
}
.lhk-testimonial-stage .testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px 30px;
}
.lhk-testimonial-stage .testimonial-card::before {
    display: none;
}
.lhk-quote-mark {
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: #bbb;
    line-height: 0.5;
}
.lhk-quote-mark.open {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.lhk-quote-mark.close {
    text-align: right;
    margin-top: 5px;
}
.lhk-testi-quote {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.lhk-testi-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.lhk-stars {
    color: #b81d1d;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.lhk-author {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #222;
}
.lhk-testi-nav {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.lhk-testi-nav.prev {
    background: #e9e9e9;
    color: #555;
}
.lhk-testi-nav.next {
    background: #9e1b1b;
    color: #fff;
}
.lhk-testi-nav:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Reference Footer Styling (Dark Main + Crimson Bottom Bar) */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #141414;
}
.footer-main {
    padding: 55px 0 40px;
}
.footer-col-border {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-left: 28px;
}
.footer-firm-name {
    color: #d62828;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.footer-credentials {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-style: normal;
}
.footer-bottom {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7a0c0c 0%, #8B0000 100%);
    border-top: none;
    padding: 14px 0;
}
.footer-copyright {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.hubtech-link {
    color: #ffd166 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.hubtech-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffd166;
}

/* WhatsApp Floating Button */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 25px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    z-index: 9998;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Subpage Banner & SEO Page Components (Unified Across All Inner Pages) */
.page-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.94) 0%, rgba(45, 6, 6, 0.90) 55%, rgba(120, 12, 12, 0.88) 100%),
                url('../images/service-civil-law.jpg') center/cover no-repeat !important;
    padding: 75px 0 65px !important;
    position: relative;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #9e1b1b;
}
.page-banner .banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center !important;
}
.page-banner .banner-content h1 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.1rem) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb,
.about-hero-banner .breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    padding: 8px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    margin: 10px auto 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    gap: 6px;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb li,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item,
.about-hero-banner .breadcrumb-item {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #ffd166 !important;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item a,
.about-hero-banner .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb a:hover,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item a:hover,
.about-hero-banner .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: #ffd166 !important;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item.active,
.page-banner .breadcrumb li[aria-current="page"],
.about-hero-banner .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #ffd166 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before,
.page-banner .breadcrumb li + li::before,
.about-hero-banner .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    content: "/" !important;
    padding-right: 8px !important;
}
.seo-side-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;
}
.seo-side-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0000 0%, #5a0808 100%);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    color: #fff;
}
.seo-side-header i {
    font-size: 2rem;
}
.seo-side-body {
    padding: 24px;
}
.seo-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.seo-feature-list li {
    padding: 9px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e5e5e5;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #333;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}
.seo-feature-list li i {
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.seo-emergency-box {
    background: #fff5f5;
    border: 1px solid #f5c2c7;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 16px;
    text-align: center;
}
.seo-step-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #9e1b1b;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.seo-step-num {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #9e1b1b;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments for New Layout */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .lhk-features-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .lhk-expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .lhk-why-left {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 45px 25px;
    }
    .lhk-why-right {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .footer-col-border {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 12px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .lhk-features-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .lhk-expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .lhk-stat-col {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
        padding: 14px 10px;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   22. FULL-WIDTH 5-SLIDE HERO SLIDER WITH RICH ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.lhk-hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 640px;
    background-color: #080808;
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
}

.min-vh-hero {
    min-height: 620px;
    padding: 80px 0 95px;
}

.lhk-slides-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.lhk-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.9s;
    z-index: 1;
}

.lhk-slide.active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Ken Burns Zoom-Pan Background Effect */
.lhk-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: transform 7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    z-index: 0;
}

.lhk-slide.active .lhk-slide-bg {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Rich Multi-Tone Gradient Overlay */
.lhk-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(95deg,
        rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.95) 0%,
        rgba(14, 10, 10, 0.88) 48%,
        rgba(90, 8, 8, 0.52) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle Animated Gold/Red Shimmer Grid Overlay */
.lhk-slide-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Staggered Entrance Animations for Active Slide Content */
.lhk-slide-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(184, 29, 29, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.55);
    color: #ffccd5;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
}

.lhk-slide-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.16;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
}

.text-red-glow {
    color: #ff3b3b;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4d4d, #ff9f1c, #ff3b3b);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShine 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes textShine {
    to { background-position: 200% center; }
}

.lhk-slide-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
}

.lhk-slide-btns {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
}

.lhk-slide-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(45px) scale(0.95);
}

/* Trigger Staggered Keyframes When Slide is Active */
.lhk-slide.active .lhk-slide-badge {
    animation: slideFadeUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s forwards;
}
.lhk-slide.active .lhk-slide-title {
    animation: slideFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
}
.lhk-slide.active .lhk-slide-desc {
    animation: slideFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.45s forwards;
}
.lhk-slide.active .lhk-slide-btns {
    animation: slideFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.6s forwards;
}
.lhk-slide.active .lhk-slide-card {
    animation: slideCardIn 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.45s forwards;
}

@keyframes slideFadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(32px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideCardIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(45px) scale(0.95);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* Button Pulse Glow */
.btn-pulse-glow {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.55);
}
.btn-pulse-glow::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 200%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    transform: rotate(30deg);
    transition: all 0.65s ease;
}
.btn-pulse-glow:hover::after {
    left: 130%;
}

/* Right Glassmorphism Feature Cards inside Slider */
.lhk-glass-panel {
    background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-left: 4px solid #d62828;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 26px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    animation: floatSlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatSlow {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.lhk-floating-emblem {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9e1b1b, #6a0dad);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(158, 27, 27, 0.45);
}
.lhk-floating-emblem i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffd166;
}
.lhk-floating-emblem strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.lhk-floating-emblem span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.glass-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #d62828;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.glass-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    text-align: center;
}
.glass-stats-row strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #ffd166;
}
.glass-stats-row span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.slide-check-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.slide-check-points li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.slide-check-points li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.slide-check-points li i {
    color: #ffd166;
}

/* Prev / Next Floating Glass Arrows */
.lhk-hero-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.lhk-hero-nav.prev { left: 24px; }
.lhk-hero-nav.next { right: 24px; }
.lhk-hero-nav:hover {
    background: #d62828;
    border-color: #d62828;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.6);
}

/* Bottom Numbered Tab Indicators & Progress Bar */
.lhk-hero-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.lhk-hero-dots {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.lhk-hero-dot {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.lhk-hero-dot span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ff4d4d;
}

.lhk-hero-dot small {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.lhk-hero-dot.active,
.lhk-hero-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(184, 29, 29, 0.38);
    border-color: #ff4d4d;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lhk-hero-dot.active span {
    color: #ffd166;
}

.lhk-hero-progress {
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lhk-hero-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d62828, #ffd166);
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .lhk-hero-nav { display: none; }
    .min-vh-hero { min-height: 520px; padding: 60px 0 85px; }
    .lhk-hero-dot small { display: none; }
    .lhk-hero-dot { justify-content: center; padding: 8px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   23. SERVICE CARDS WITH HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGES & HOVER ZOOM
   ============================================================ */

/* 10-Card Practice Areas Grid with Images (Homepage Full-Width & Larger Images) */
.lhk-expertise-grid.fullwidth-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1840px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.lhk-expertise-card.has-img {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e2e2;
    border-radius: 14px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    min-height: 310px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.lhk-expertise-card.has-img:hover {
    border-color: #9e1b1b;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.16);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.lhk-exp-thumb {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 225px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a1a1a;
}

.lhk-exp-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.lhk-exp-thumb::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.02) 40%, rgba(17,17,17,0.6) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lhk-expertise-card.has-img:hover .lhk-exp-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.lhk-exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #9e1b1b;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    z-index: 2;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.lhk-expertise-card.has-img:hover .lhk-exp-badge {
    background: #d62828;
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.lhk-exp-body {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 1;
}

.lhk-expertise-card.has-img .lhk-exp-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #151515;
}

/* Spotlight Service Cards with Top Image Banner (Homepage & SEO Pages) */
.lhk-spotlight-card.has-service-img {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.spotlight-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 265px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #111;
}

@media (max-width: 1399px) {
    .lhk-expertise-grid.fullwidth-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .lhk-expertise-grid.fullwidth-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .lhk-exp-thumb {
        height: 195px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .lhk-expertise-grid.fullwidth-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .lhk-exp-thumb {
        height: 175px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .lhk-expertise-grid.fullwidth-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .lhk-exp-thumb {
        height: 210px;
    }
}

.spotlight-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.spotlight-img-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lhk-spotlight-card.has-service-img:hover .spotlight-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.spotlight-img-wrap .spotlight-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background: #9e1b1b;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 2;
}

.spotlight-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.spotlight-card-body .spotlight-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

/* Practice Areas Page Banner Image on Each Card */
.practice-card-banner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* ============================================================
   23. 30-KEYWORD SEO CLUSTER & PILL CLOUD STYLING
   ============================================================ */
.seo-cluster-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    border-top: 4px solid #9e1b1b;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.seo-cluster-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #151515;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.seo-keyword-cloud {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.seo-kw-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f8f8f8;
    border: 1px solid #e2e2e2;
    color: #222222 !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 7px 13px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.seo-kw-pill:hover {
    background: #9e1b1b;
    border-color: #9e1b1b;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(158, 27, 27, 0.25);
}

.seo-kw-pill:hover i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}