:root {
  --navy: #0f2044;
  --red: #c41e3a;
  --slate: #475569;
  --muted: #94a3b8;
  --light: #f8fafc;
  --border: #e2e8f0;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text: #334155;
}
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── NAV ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 0 80px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--navy);
  height: 96px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15,32,68,.06);
}
.logo { cursor: pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; }
.logo img { height: 80px; width: auto; display: block; }
.logo-main { color: var(--navy); font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:26px; font-weight:700; }
.logo-accent { color: var(--red); font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:26px; font-weight:700; }
.logo-sub { color: var(--muted); font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:26px; font-weight:400; }
.nav-links { display:flex; gap:28px; align-items:center; }
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--slate); font-size:15px; text-decoration:none; font-weight:500;
  cursor: pointer; transition: color .2s;
  position: relative; padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; width:0; height:2px;
  background: var(--red); transition: width .25s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width:100%; }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--navy); }
.btn-nav {
  background: var(--navy); color: white; padding: 11px 26px;
  font-size:14px; border-radius:3px; cursor:pointer;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight:500;
  text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s;
  border: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-nav:hover { background: var(--red); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; background: none; border: none;
  min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy); transition: all .3s;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0; overflow: hidden; max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .35s ease;
}
.mobile-nav.open { max-height: 400px; padding: 16px 0 24px; }
.mobile-nav a {
  display: block; padding: 14px 24px;
  color: var(--navy); font-size:16px; font-weight:500;
  text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background .2s;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { background: var(--light); }
.mobile-nav .btn-nav {
  margin: 16px 24px 0; display:block; text-align:center; border-radius:3px;
}

/* ── BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--red); color: white; padding:15px 30px;
  font-size:15px; border-radius:3px; cursor:pointer; display:inline-block;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-weight:500; text-decoration:none;
  border:none; transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background:#a81830; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border:2px solid var(--navy);
  padding:14px 30px; font-size:15px; border-radius:3px; cursor:pointer;
  display:inline-block; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-weight:500;
  text-decoration:none; transition: all .2s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color:white; }

/* ── PAGE SECTIONS ───────────────────────────────────── */
.page { display: none; }
.page.active { display: block; }

/* ── SECTION LABEL ───────────────────────────────────── */
.label {
  color: var(--red); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:4px;
  font-weight:700; margin-bottom:14px; text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOME PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-height: 540px;
}
.hero-left {
  background: white; padding: 80px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
}
.hero-left h1 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:60px; line-height:1.12;
  color: var(--navy); margin-bottom:22px; font-weight:700;
}
.hero-left p {
  color: var(--slate); font-size:17px; line-height:1.85;
  margin-bottom:34px; max-width:480px;
}
.hero-btns { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-right {
  background: var(--navy); padding: 64px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
}
.expertise-label {
  color: #7dd3fc; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:3px; font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:32px;
}
.expertise-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; }
.expertise-item {
  border-left:4px solid var(--red); padding-left:20px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: opacity .2s;
}
.expertise-item:hover { opacity:.85; }
.expertise-item h3 {
  color:white; font-size:17px; margin-bottom:5px; font-weight:600;
}
.expertise-item p { color:#94a3b8; font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.6; }

/* Stats bar */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--light);
  padding: 28px 80px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat {
  text-align:center; padding:12px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:38px; font-weight:700;
  color: var(--navy); margin:0;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size:11px; color: var(--muted); margin-top:6px;
  letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* Home — Services preview */
.section { padding: 80px; }
.section-header {
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end;
  margin-bottom:48px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:42px; font-weight:700;
  color: var(--navy); line-height:1.15;
}
.link-arrow {
  color: var(--red); font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer; border-bottom:1px solid var(--red);
  padding-bottom:2px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.services-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:28px; }
.service-card {
  border:1px solid var(--border); padding:32px; border-radius:2px;
  transition: box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s; cursor:pointer;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:4px; height:0;
  background: var(--red); transition: height .3s;
}
.service-card:hover::before { height:100%; }
.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15,32,68,.1);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.service-icon {
  width:44px; height:44px; background: var(--light);
  border-radius:3px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:18px; font-size:22px;
}
.service-card h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:600;
  color: var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px;
}
.service-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; }

.services-cta {
  background: var(--light); padding: 56px 80px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 32px;
}

/* Home — About preview */
.about-preview {
  background: var(--navy); padding: 80px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 2fr; gap:80px; align-items:center;
}
.about-preview .label { color:#7dd3fc; }
.about-preview h2 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:44px; font-weight:700;
  color:white; line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.about-preview .redline { width:48px; height:4px; background:var(--red); margin:0 0 20px; }
.about-preview .role { color:#94a3b8; font-size:15px; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:22px; }
.about-preview .bio-text {
  color:#cbd5e1; font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.about-preview .btn-outline { border-color:#94a3b8; color:#94a3b8; }
.about-preview .btn-outline:hover { background:#94a3b8; color:var(--navy); }
.cred-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:28px; }
.cred-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding:18px 22px;
}
.cred-card.red { border-left:3px solid var(--red); }
.cred-card.blue { border-left:3px solid #7dd3fc; }
.cred-card h4 { color:white; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:4px; }
.cred-card p { color:#94a3b8; font-size:12.5px; }

/* Home — Process preview */
.process-strip {
  background:var(--light); padding:64px 80px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.process-steps {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0; margin-top:48px; position:relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:28px; left:12%; right:12%;
  height:1px; background:var(--border); z-index:0;
}
.process-step { text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.step-num {
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy);
  color:white; font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:700;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 18px;
  border:3px solid var(--white);
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:19px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:8px; font-weight:600;
}
.process-step p { color:var(--slate); font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.7; max-width:200px; margin:0 auto; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--navy); padding: 72px 80px;
}
.page-hero .label { color:#7dd3fc; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:54px; font-weight:700;
  color:white; line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.page-hero p { color:#94a3b8; font-size:17px; max-width:580px; line-height:1.8; }
.page-hero .redline { width:48px; height:4px; background:var(--red); margin:0 0 20px; }

.about-body {
  padding:80px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr; gap:72px;
}
.about-body p {
  font-size:17px; line-height:1.9; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:22px;
}
.about-body h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:28px; color:var(--navy);
  margin:40px 0 16px; font-weight:600;
}
.credential-list { list-style:none; margin:0; }
.credential-list li {
  padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:15px;
}
.credential-list li::before {
  content:''; display:block; min-width:8px; height:8px;
  background:var(--red); border-radius:50%; margin-top:7px;
}
.sidebar-box {
  background:var(--light); padding:32px; border-top:4px solid var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.sidebar-box h4 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:20px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:18px; font-weight:600;
}
.sidebar-box ul { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.sidebar-box ul li {
  font-size:14px; color:var(--slate); padding:6px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-box ul li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.badge-row { display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:8px; }
.badge {
  background:var(--navy); color:white; font-size:12px; font-weight:600;
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:2px; letter-spacing:.5px;
}
.badge.red { background:var(--red); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-full { padding:80px; }
.services-full-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:36px; margin-top:56px; }
.service-full-card {
  border:1px solid var(--border); padding:40px; border-radius:2px;
  transition: box-shadow .25s; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.service-full-card:hover { box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(15,32,68,.1); }
.service-num {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:52px; color:var(--border);
  font-weight:700; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;
  position:absolute; top:28px; right:32px;
}
.service-full-card h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:26px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:14px; font-weight:600;
}
.service-full-card .tag {
  display:inline-block; background:var(--light); color:var(--slate);
  font-size:11px; font-weight:600; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:2px;
  letter-spacing:1px; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.service-full-card p { color:var(--slate); font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:16px; }
.service-full-card ul { list-style:none; }
.service-full-card ul li {
  font-size:14px; color:var(--text); padding:5px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; gap:10px;
}
.service-full-card ul li::before { content:'→'; color:var(--red); font-size:13px; flex-shrink:0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   EXPERT WITNESS PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.expert-intro {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
}
.expert-left {
  background:var(--navy); padding:72px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
}
.expert-left h2 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:44px; font-weight:700;
  color:white; margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.2;
}
.expert-left p { color:#94a3b8; font-size:16px; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:16px; }
.expert-right { padding:72px; background:var(--light); }
.expert-right h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:26px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:22px; font-weight:600;
}
.court-list { list-style:none; }
.court-list li {
  display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start;
  padding:16px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); font-size:15px;
}
.court-icon { color:var(--red); font-size:18px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px; }
.court-list li h4 { color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:4px; font-size:15px; }
.court-list li p { color:var(--slate); font-size:13.5px; }
.expert-services { padding:80px; }
.expert-types { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:48px; }
.expert-type {
  padding:32px; background:var(--light); border-top:4px solid var(--navy);
}
.expert-type.red { border-top-color:var(--red); }
.expert-type h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:22px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:12px; font-weight:600;
}
.expert-type p { color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.75; }
.daubert-box {
  margin:0 80px 80px; background:var(--navy); padding:56px 64px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center;
}
.daubert-box h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:36px; color:white; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;
}
.daubert-box p { color:#94a3b8; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:12px; }
.daubert-criteria { list-style:none; }
.daubert-criteria li {
  color:#cbd5e1; font-size:14.5px; padding:10px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start;
}
.daubert-criteria li::before {
  content:'✓'; color:var(--red); font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; font-size:14px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REPRESENTATIVE CASES PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cases-section { padding:80px; }
.filter-row { display:flex; gap:10px; margin-bottom:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.filter-btn {
  padding:8px 20px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:2px;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; background:white;
  color:var(--slate); transition:all .2s; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;
}
.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
  background:var(--navy); color:white; border-color:var(--navy);
}
.cases-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; }
.case-card {
  border:1px solid var(--border); padding:32px; border-radius:2px;
  transition:box-shadow .25s; cursor:default;
}
.case-card:hover { box-shadow:0 6px 28px rgba(15,32,68,.09); }
.case-type {
  display:inline-block; font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px;
  padding:5px 12px; background:var(--light); color:var(--slate); border-radius:2px;
  margin-bottom:14px; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.case-type.fire { background:#fff1f2; color:#be123c; }
.case-type.structural { background:#eff6ff; color:#1d4ed8; }
.case-type.slip { background:#f0fdf4; color:#15803d; }
.case-type.construction { background:#fffbeb; color:#b45309; }
.case-type.code { background:#faf5ff; color:#7e22ce; }
.case-card h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:21px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:600; line-height:1.25;
}
.case-card p { color:var(--slate); font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:16px; }
.case-meta { font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding-top:12px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-section { padding:80px; }
.process-full { margin-top:56px; }
.process-row {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:80px 1fr; gap:40px;
  padding:40px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  align-items:start;
}
.process-row:last-of-type { border-bottom:none; }
.p-num {
  width:64px; height:64px; background:var(--navy); border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:28px; font-weight:700;
  color:white; flex-shrink:0;
}
.p-content h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:28px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:600;
}
.p-content p { color:var(--slate); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:12px; }
.p-content ul { list-style:none; margin-top:8px; }
.p-content ul li {
  font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text); padding:5px 0;
  display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start;
}
.p-content ul li::before { content:'→'; color:var(--red); font-weight:600; }
.info-boxes {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;
  margin:56px 80px; padding:0;
}
.info-box {
  background:var(--light); padding:32px; border-top:3px solid var(--navy);
}
.info-box.red { border-top-color:var(--red); }
.info-box h4 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:21px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:600;
}
.info-box p { color:var(--slate); font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESOURCES PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.resources-section { padding:80px; }
.resources-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr; gap:64px; margin-top:56px; }
.articles-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:32px; }
.article-card {
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom:32px; cursor:pointer;
}
.article-card:hover h3 { color:var(--red); }
.article-tag {
  display:inline-block; font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px;
  padding:4px 10px; background:var(--light); color:var(--slate); border-radius:2px;
  margin-bottom:12px; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.article-card h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:24px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:8px; font-weight:600; line-height:1.25; transition:color .2s;
}
.article-card p { color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:10px; }
.article-meta { font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); }
.faq-section { }
.faq-section h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:28px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:24px; font-weight:600;
}
.faq-item { border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-q {
  padding:16px 0; display:flex; justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px; color:var(--navy);
}
.faq-q:hover { color:var(--red); }
.faq-toggle { color:var(--red); font-size:20px; flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .25s; }
.faq-a {
  max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .3s ease;
}
.faq-a-inner { padding:0 0 16px; color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.8; }
.faq-item.open .faq-toggle { transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height:200px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-layout {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
}
.contact-left {
  background:var(--navy); padding:72px;
}
.contact-left h2 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:44px; font-weight:700;
  color:white; margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.2;
}
.contact-left p { color:#94a3b8; font-size:16px; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:36px; }
.contact-info { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; }
.contact-info-item { display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; }
.ci-icon {
  width:44px; height:44px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:3px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:20px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.ci-text h4 { color:white; font-weight:600; font-size:15px; margin-bottom:4px; }
.ci-text p { color:#94a3b8; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; }
.contact-right { padding:72px; background:var(--light); }
.contact-right h3 {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:30px; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:28px; font-weight:600;
}
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.form-group { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.form-group label {
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); letter-spacing:.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  padding:12px 16px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:3px;
  font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-size:15px; color:var(--text);
  background:white; transition:border-color .2s; outline:none;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color:var(--navy);
}
.form-group textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:120px; }
.form-group select { appearance:none; cursor:pointer; }
.confidential-note {
  background:rgba(15,32,68,.06); padding:14px 18px; border-radius:3px;
  font-size:13px; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.6;
  border-left:3px solid var(--navy);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT HERO
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-hero-split {
  background:var(--navy); display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 380px; min-height:420px; align-items:stretch;
}
.about-hero-content {
  padding:72px 80px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
}
.about-hero-split .label { color:#7dd3fc; }
.about-hero-title {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:54px; font-weight:700;
  color:white; line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.about-hero-split .redline { width:48px; height:4px; background:var(--red); margin:0 0 20px; }
.about-hero-subtitle { color:#94a3b8; font-size:17px; line-height:1.8; white-space:nowrap; }
.about-hero-content .badge-row { margin-top:24px; }
.badge.ghost { background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.photo-col { position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.photo-col img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center top; display:block; }

.photo-overlay {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:80px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(15,32,68,.5),transparent);
}
.about-sidebar-actions {
  text-align:center; margin-top:8px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UTILITIES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn-full { width:100%; text-align:center; justify-content:center; }
.services-cta-heading {
  font-family:'EB Garamond',serif; font-size:30px; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px;
}
.services-cta-text { color:var(--slate); font-size:15px; }
.contact-left .label { color:#7dd3fc; }
.footer-logo { height:70px; display:block; margin-bottom:4px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
footer {
  background:var(--navy); padding:40px 80px;
}
.footer-main {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:48px;
  padding-bottom:36px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.footer-brand p { color:#64748b; font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.75; margin-top:14px; }
.footer-col h5 {
  color:var(--muted); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px; font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.footer-col a {
  display:block; color:#64748b; font-size:14px; text-decoration:none;
  margin-bottom:10px; cursor:pointer; transition:color .2s;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color:white; }
.footer-bottom {
  display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
  padding-top:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;
}
.footer-bottom p { color:#475569; font-size:13px; }
.footer-bottom .lic { color:#475569; font-size:12px; }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.fade-in {
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
  transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible { opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (max 1024px)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  nav { padding: 0 32px; }
  .hero-left { padding: 56px 40px; }
  .hero-left h1 { font-size: 46px; }
  .hero-right { padding: 48px 40px; }
  .stats-bar { padding: 20px 32px; }
  .section { padding: 56px 40px; }
  .about-preview { padding: 56px 40px; gap: 40px; }
  .process-strip { padding: 56px 40px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 56px 40px; }
  .about-body { padding: 56px 40px; gap: 40px; }
  .services-full { padding: 56px 40px; }
  .services-full-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .expert-services { padding: 56px 40px; }
  .expert-types { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .daubert-box { margin: 0 40px 56px; padding: 40px; }
  .cases-section { padding: 56px 40px; }
  .cases-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process-section { padding: 56px 40px; }
  .info-boxes { margin: 40px 40px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .resources-section { padding: 56px 40px; }
  .contact-left { padding: 48px 40px; }
  .contact-right { padding: 48px 40px; }
  footer { padding: 40px; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 32px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (max 768px)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Nav */
  nav { padding: 0 20px; height: 72px; }
  .logo img { height: 56px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: flex; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-left { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .hero-left h1 { font-size: 38px; }
  .hero-left p { font-size: 16px; }
  .hero-right { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .expertise-item h3 { font-size: 16px; }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-bar {
    padding: 0; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
  }
  .stat { padding: 20px 12px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .stat:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .stat:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-right: none; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 28px; }

  /* Sections */
  .section { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
  .section-title { font-size: 32px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .service-card { padding: 24px; }

  /* About preview */
  .about-preview { padding: 48px 24px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .about-preview h2 { font-size: 34px; }
  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Services CTA */
  .services-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 40px 24px; gap: 20px; }

  /* Process strip */
  .process-strip { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px;
  }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .process-step { text-align: left; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; column-gap: 20px; align-items: start; }
  .step-num { grid-row: 1 / 3; align-self: start; margin: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 18px; }
  .process-step h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .process-step p { max-width: none; margin: 0; }

  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 38px; }

  /* About hero (Tom photo split) */
  .about-hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .about-hero-content { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .about-hero-split .photo-col { height: 460px; }
  .about-hero-split .photo-col img { object-position: center 15%; }
  .about-hero-subtitle { white-space: normal; font-size: 15px; }

  /* About body */
  .about-body { padding: 40px 24px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .about-body p { font-size: 16px; }
  .about-body h3 { font-size: 24px; }
  .sidebar-box { padding: 24px; }

  /* Services full */
  .services-full { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .services-full-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-top: 32px; }
  .service-full-card { padding: 28px; }
  .service-num { display: none; }

  /* Expert witness */
  .expert-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .expert-left { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .expert-left h2 { font-size: 32px; }
  .expert-right { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .expert-services { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .expert-types { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .expert-type { padding: 24px; }
  .daubert-box {
    margin: 0 0 0; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 24px; gap: 32px;
  }
  .daubert-box h3 { font-size: 28px; }

  /* Cases */
  .cases-section { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .cases-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-card { padding: 24px; }
  .filter-row { gap: 8px; }
  .filter-btn { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 12px; }

  /* Process */
  .process-section { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .process-row { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 20px; padding: 28px 0; }
  .p-num { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 22px; }
  .p-content h3 { font-size: 22px; }
  .p-content p { font-size: 15px; }
  .info-boxes { margin: 32px 24px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .info-box { padding: 24px; }

  /* Resources */
  .resources-section { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .resources-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .article-card h3 { font-size: 20px; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-left { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .contact-left h2 { font-size: 32px; }
  .contact-right { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }

  /* Footer */
  footer { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; }

  /* Hero buttons full-width */
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-btns .btn-primary,
  .hero-btns .btn-outline { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

  /* Touch-friendly form inputs */
  .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { font-size: 16px; }

  /* Prevent form-group spacing collapse inside stacked form-row */
  .form-row .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }

  /* Cred grid — 2 col at tablet */
  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (max 480px)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-left h1 { font-size: 32px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 32px; }
  .section-title { font-size: 28px; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 24px; }
  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .expert-types { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cases-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-main { gap: 24px; }
  .footer-col h5 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
}