:root {
            --primary: #17365d;
            --secondary: #b08d57;
            --dark: #101820;
            --light-bg: #f7f8fa;
            --text: #5d6570;
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            color: var(--text);
            line-height: 1.7;
            background: #fff;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            color: var(--dark);
        }
		
		 /* =========================
           TOP CONTACT BAR
        ========================== */

        .top-bar {
            background: #0f2b4e;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 14px;
            padding: 9px 0;
        }

        .top-contact {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .top-contact a {
            color: #fff;
			text-decoration:none;
        }

        .top-contact i {
            color: var(--secondary);
            margin-right: 6px;
        }

        /* =========================
           NAVBAR
        ========================== */

        .main-navbar {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 26px 0;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
            /* position: sticky; */
            top: 0;
            z-index: 999;
        }

        .brand {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .brand-logo {
            width: 95px;
            height: 95px;
            /* background: var(--primary); */
            color: var(--secondary);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 23px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .brand-text strong {
            display: block;
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 28px;
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .brand-text small {
            color: #282828;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .navbar-nav .nav-link {
            color: #252626;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 10px 14px !important;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .btn-gold {
            background: var(--secondary);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 12px 22px;
            border-radius: 3px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border: 1px solid var(--secondary);
            transition: 0.3s;
			text-decoration:none;
        }

        .btn-gold:hover {
            background: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--primary);
            color: #fff;
        }





        .section-padding {
            padding: 90px 0;
        }

        .section-heading {
            max-width: 750px;
            margin: 0 auto 50px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .section-heading .small-title {
            color: var(--secondary);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .section-heading h2 {
            font-size: 42px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .section-heading p {
            color: #6d747c;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        /* =========================
           HERO
        ========================= */

        .hero-section {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 680px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            background:
                linear-gradient(90deg,
                    rgba(8, 23, 40, .96) 0%,
                    rgba(8, 23, 40, .88) 45%,
                    rgba(8, 23, 40, .45) 100%),
                url('images/law-office-banner.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero-content {
            max-width: 760px;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .hero-content .eyebrow {
            color: #d4b47b;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .hero-content h1 {
            color: #fff;
            font-size: clamp(45px, 5vw, 72px);
            line-height: 1.08;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .hero-content h1 span {
            color: #d4b47b;
        }

        .hero-content p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
            font-size: 17px;
            max-width: 680px;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .btn-primary-custom {
            background: var(--secondary);
            border: 1px solid var(--secondary);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 14px 27px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 4px;
            transition: .3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .btn-primary-custom:hover {
            background: transparent;
            color: #fff;
            border-color: #fff;
        }

        .btn-outline-custom {
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 14px 27px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 4px;
            transition: .3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-left: 10px;
        }

        .btn-outline-custom:hover {
            background: #fff;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        /* =========================
           INTRO
        ========================= */

        .intro-section {
            background: #fff;
        }

        .intro-image {
            position: relative;
        }

        .intro-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 530px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .experience-box {
            position: absolute;
            right: -25px;
            bottom: 30px;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 25px 30px;
            width: 190px;
            text-align: center;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
        }

        .experience-box i {
            font-size: 32px;
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .experience-box h4 {
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            font-size: 15px;
            margin-top: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        .intro-content {
            padding-left: 45px;
        }

        .intro-content .small-title {
            color: var(--secondary);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
        }

        .intro-content h2 {
            font-size: 43px;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin: 12px 0 20px;
        }

        .intro-content p {
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .check-list {
            padding: 0;
            margin: 25px 0;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .check-list li {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .check-list i {
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-size: 19px;
        }

        /* =========================
           PRACTICE AREAS
        ========================= */

        .practice-section {
            background: var(--light-bg);
        }

        .practice-card {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 0px 10px;
            height: 100%;
            border: 1px solid #e8eaed;
            transition: .35s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .practice-card:before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 0;
            width: 4px;
            height: 0;
            background: var(--secondary);
            transition: .35s ease;
        }

        .practice-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-7px);
            box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
        }

        .practice-card:hover:before {
            height: 100%;
        }

        .practice-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: rgba(176,141,87,.12);
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-size: 28px;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .practice-card h4 {
            font-size: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .practice-card p {
            font-size: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        .practice-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
            margin-top: 18px;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        /* =========================
           WHY CHOOSE US
        ========================= */

        .why-section {
            /* background: var(--primary); */
            background: url(../img/why_section.png) no-repeat;
			background-size:100% 100%;
            color: #fff;
            position: relative;
        }

        .why-section h2 {
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 43px;
        }

        .why-section .section-heading p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
        }

        .why-card {
            height: 100%;
            padding: 35px 25px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
            transition: .3s ease;
        }

        .why-card:hover {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .why-icon {
            font-size: 35px;
            color: #d4b47b;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .why-card h4 {
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            font-size: 19px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .why-card p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
            font-size: 14px;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* =========================
           PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
        ========================= */

        .approach-section .section-heading p{color:#29292a;}
        .approach-section {
            background: url(../img/approch.png) no-repeat;
			background-size:100% 100%;
        }

        .approach-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .approach-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 18px;
            padding: 18px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
        }

        .approach-number {
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            min-width: 42px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #fff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .approach-item h5 {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            font-size: 17px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .approach-item p {
            font-size: 14px;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* =========================
           REVIEWS
        ========================= */

        .review-section {
            background: var(--light-bg);
        }

        .review-card {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 40px;
            border: 1px solid #e6e8eb;
            margin: 10px;
            height: 100%;
            position: relative;
        }

        .quote-icon {
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-size: 40px;
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .review-card p {
            font-size: 16px;
            font-style: italic;
            color: #59616b;
        }

        .stars {
            color: #d4a94c;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .reviewer {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            margin-top: 25px;
        }

        .review-avatar {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #fff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 50%;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .reviewer h6 {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 2px;
            color: var(--dark);
        }

        .reviewer span {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: #888;
        }

        .carousel-control-prev,
        .carousel-control-next {
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            background: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 50%;
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .carousel-control-prev {
            left: -20px;
        }

        .carousel-control-next {
            right: -20px;
        }

        /* =========================
           CTA
        ========================= */

        .cta-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            /* background:linear-gradient(rgba(23,54,93,.94), rgba(23,54,93,.94)), url('images/law-bg.jpg') center/cover; */
			background: url(../img/why_section.png) no-repeat;
			background-size:100% 100%;
            text-align: center;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .cta-section h2 {
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 43px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .cta-section p {
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 30px;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
        }
		.confidentiality-heading img{
			Border:4px solid #ddd;
		}

        /* =========================
           RESPONSIVE
        ========================= */

        @media(max-width: 991px) {

            .section-padding {
                padding: 70px 0;
            }

            .intro-content {
                padding-left: 0;
                margin-top: 45px;
            }

            .experience-box {
                right: 20px;
            }

            .hero-section {
                min-height: 620px;
            }
        }

        @media(max-width: 767px) {

            .section-heading h2,
            .intro-content h2,
            .why-section h2,
            .cta-section h2 {
                font-size: 26px;
            }

            .hero-content h1 {
                font-size: 43px;
            }

            .hero-content p {
                font-size: 15px;
            }

            .btn-outline-custom {
                margin-left: 0;
                margin-top: 12px;
            }

            .intro-image img {
                height: 400px;
            }

            .experience-box {
                right: 10px;
                bottom: 15px;
                width: 160px;
                padding: 18px;
            }

            .review-card {
                padding: 28px;
            }

            .carousel-control-prev {
                left: 0;
            }

            .carousel-control-next {
                right: 0;
            }
        }
		
		
		
 /* Disclaimer Modal */
        .disclaimer-modal .modal-content {
            border: none;
            border-radius: 15px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        }

        .disclaimer-modal .modal-header {
            background: #1f3c88;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 18px 25px;
            border: none;
        }

        .disclaimer-modal .modal-title {
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
			color:#fff;
			letter-spacing: 2px;
        }

        .disclaimer-modal .btn-close {
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .disclaimer-modal .modal-body {
            padding: 25px 30px;
            color: #444;
            font-size: 15px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .disclaimer-modal .modal-body strong {
            color: #222;
        }

        .disclaimer-modal .modal-footer {
            padding: 15px 25px 25px;
            border-top: none;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .disclaimer-modal .agree-btn {
            background: #1f3c88;
            color: #fff;
            border: none;
            padding: 11px 35px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: 0.3s ease;
        }

        .disclaimer-modal .agree-btn:hover {
            background: #162d69;
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        /* Mobile Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 576px) {

            .disclaimer-modal .modal-dialog {
                margin: 15px;
            }

            .disclaimer-modal .modal-header {
                padding: 15px 18px;
            }

            .disclaimer-modal .modal-title {
                font-size: 18px;
            }

            .disclaimer-modal .modal-body {
                padding: 20px;
                font-size: 14px;
                line-height: 1.6;
            }

            .disclaimer-modal .modal-footer {
                padding: 10px 20px 20px;
            }

            .disclaimer-modal .agree-btn {
                width: 100%;
            }
        }
		
/* =========================================
   Client Privacy & Confidentiality
========================================= */

.client-confidentiality-section {
    background: #f5f3ee;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle decorative element */
.client-confidentiality-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(35, 43, 56, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.confidentiality-heading {
    padding: 35px 30px 35px 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(35, 43, 56, 0.18);
}

.section-number {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #a67c3d;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.confidentiality-heading h2 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #202936;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.heading-line {
    width: 55px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #a67c3d;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.confidentiality-content {
    padding: 25px 0 25px 25px;
}

.confidentiality-content p {
    color: #555b63;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.confidentiality-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 5px 0 5px 0;
    margin: 0 0 22px 0;
}

.confidentiality-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-left: 3px solid #a67c3d;
    color: #343a40;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(30, 35, 45, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.confidentiality-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(30, 35, 45, 0.08);
}

.list-icon {
    flex: 0 0 22px;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #202936;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-top: 1px;
}


/* =========================================
   Tablet
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .confidentiality-heading {
        padding: 0 0 25px 0;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(35, 43, 56, 0.18);
    }

    .confidentiality-content {
        padding: 10px 0 0 0;
    }

    .confidentiality-heading h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}


/* =========================================
   Mobile
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

    .client-confidentiality-section {
        padding-top: 45px !important;
        padding-bottom: 45px !important;
    }

    .confidentiality-heading {
        padding-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .confidentiality-heading h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .section-number {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .heading-line {
        margin-top: 18px;
    }

    .confidentiality-content {
        padding-top: 5px;
    }

    .confidentiality-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        margin-bottom: 17px;
    }

    .confidentiality-list li {
        padding: 10px 12px;
        gap: 10px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .list-icon {
        flex: 0 0 20px;
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }
}


/* =========================================
   Professional Approach Section
========================================= */

.professional-approach-section {
    background: #ffffff;
	/* background: url(../img/why_section.png) no-repeat; */
	/* background-size:100% 100%; */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background element */
.professional-approach-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    right: -160px;
    top: 80px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(166, 124, 61, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}


/* Section Number */

.approach-number {
    color: #a67c3d;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}


/* Heading */

.approach-title {
    margin: 0;
    color: #202936;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
}


/* Divider */

.approach-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #a67c3d;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
}


/* Main Box */

.approach-box {
    position: relative;
    background: #f6f4ef;
    border: 1px solid rgba(32, 41, 54, 0.08);
    padding: 45px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(32, 41, 54, 0.06);
}


/* Intro */

.approach-intro p,
.approach-closing p {
    color: #555b63;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.approach-intro p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}


/* List */

.approach-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 25px 0 30px;
}


/* Individual Item */

.approach-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 68px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-left: 3px solid #a67c3d;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(32, 41, 54, 0.04);
}

.approach-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 7px 20px rgba(32, 41, 54, 0.09);
}


/* Number */

.approach-icon {
    flex: 0 0 38px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #202936;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 14px;
}


/* Text */

.approach-text {
    color: #343a40;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}


/* Closing */

.approach-closing {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(32, 41, 54, 0.12);
    padding-top: 25px;
}

.approach-closing p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* =========================================
   Tablet Responsive
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .approach-title {
        font-size: 38px;
    }

    .approach-box {
        padding: 35px;
    }

    .approach-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* =========================================
   Mobile Responsive
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

    .professional-approach-section {
        padding-top: 45px !important;
        padding-bottom: 45px !important;
    }

    .approach-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .approach-number {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .approach-divider {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .approach-box {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }

    .approach-intro p,
    .approach-closing p {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .approach-list {
        gap: 10px;
        margin: 22px 0 25px;
    }

    .approach-item {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 11px 12px;
    }

    .approach-icon {
        flex: 0 0 32px;
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 10px;
        margin-right: 11px;
    }

    .approach-text {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
}



        /* =========================
           FOOTER
        ========================== */

        footer {
            background: #06131f;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
            padding-top: 65px;
        }

        .footer-title {
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 22px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .footer-brand {
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .footer-links {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
            font-size: 14px;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .footer-contact p {
            font-size: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .footer-contact i {
            color: var(--secondary);
            margin-right: 8px;
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            margin-top: 45px;
            padding: 20px 0;
            font-size: 12px;
        }
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		:root {
            --law-navy: #071827;
            --law-navy-2: #0d2437;
            --law-gold: #c8a45d;
            --law-gold-light: #e1c785;
            --law-white: #ffffff;
            --law-light: #f5f3ee;
            --law-text: #52606d;
            --law-border: rgba(200, 164, 93, 0.25);
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background: #f5f3ee;
            color: var(--law-text);
        }

        /* =========================
           MAIN PRACTICE AREA
        ========================== */

        .practice-area {
            position: relative;
            padding: 100px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            background:
                linear-gradient(rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.96), rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.96)),
                url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589829545856-d10d557cf95f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2000&q=80");
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-attachment: fixed;
        }
        .practice-section1 {
            position: relative;
            padding: 100px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            background:
                linear-gradient(rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.96), rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.96)),
                url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589829545856-d10d557cf95f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2000&q=80");
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-attachment: fixed;
        }

        /* Large Legal Watermark */

        .practice-area::before {
            content: "\e0a7";
            font-family: bootstrap-icons;
            position: absolute;
            right: -80px;
            top: 80px;
            font-size: 420px;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .practice-area::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 60px 60px;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .practice-area .container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* =========================
           HEADER
        ========================== */

        .practice-heading {
            max-width: 850px;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .practice-heading .small-title {
            color: var(--law-gold-light);
            font-size: 13px;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .practice-heading h2 {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 68px);
            line-height: 1.05;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .practice-heading .heading-line {
            width: 75px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--law-gold);
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .practice-heading p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        /* =========================
           SIDEBAR
        ========================== */

        .practice-sidebar {
            position: sticky;
            top: 30px;
        }

        .sidebar-box {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,.045);
            border: 1px solid var(--law-border);
            padding: 25px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .sidebar-title {
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 24px;
            padding-bottom: 18px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--law-border);
        }

        .practice-menu {
            max-height: 650px;
            overflow-y: auto;
            padding-right: 5px;
        }

        .practice-menu::-webkit-scrollbar {
            width: 4px;
        }

        .practice-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
            background: var(--law-gold);
        }

        .practice-menu a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 12px;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
            text-decoration: none;
            padding: 10px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
            font-size: 13px;
            line-height: 1.5;
            transition: all .3s ease;
        }

        .practice-menu a span {
            color: var(--law-gold);
            font-weight: 700;
            min-width: 28px;
        }

        .practice-menu a:hover {
            color: #fff;
            padding-left: 7px;
        }

        /* =========================
           PRACTICE CARDS
        ========================== */

        .practice-content {
            padding-left: 20px;
        }

        .practice-card {
            position: relative;
            background: #fff;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            border: 1px solid #e8e3d9;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
            overflow: hidden;
            scroll-margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .practice-card::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 4px;
            background: var(--law-gold);
        }

        .practice-card-header {
            padding: 11px 30px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 20px;
            cursor: pointer;
            background: #fff;
        }

        .practice-title-wrap {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 18px;
        }

        .practice-number {
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            min-width: 46px;
            border: 1px solid var(--law-gold);
            color: #9c7937;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .practice-card h3 {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            color: #242526;
            font-size: 19px;
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.25;
        }

        .practice-toggle {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            min-width: 36px;
            border: 1px solid #ded8cd;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--law-gold);
            transition: .3s;
        }

        .practice-card.active .practice-toggle {
            background: var(--law-navy);
            color: #fff;
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .practice-card-body {
            display: none;
            padding: 0 30px 32px 30px;
            border-top: 1px solid #eee9df;
        }

        .practice-card.active .practice-card-body {
            display: block;
        }

        .practice-card-body p {
            color: #596774;
            font-size: 15px;
            line-height: 1.85;
            margin: 22px 0;
        }

        .practice-card-body strong {
            color: var(--law-navy);
        }

        /* =========================
           LIST
        ========================== */

        .practice-list {
            list-style: none;
            margin: 20px 0 0;
            padding: 0;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 0 25px;
        }

        .practice-list li {
            position: relative;
            padding: 11px 0 11px 25px;
            color: #4e5c68;
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeae2;
        }

        .practice-list li::before {
            content: "\f272";
            font-family: bootstrap-icons;
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 13px;
            color: var(--law-gold);
            font-size: 12px;
        }

        /* =========================
           SECTION 2 - INTRO
        ========================== */

        .practice-intro {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid #e8e3d9;
            padding: 35px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
        }

        .practice-intro h3 {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            color: var(--law-navy);
            font-size: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .practice-intro p {
            line-height: 1.85;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* =========================
           RESPONSIVE
        ========================== */

        @media (max-width: 991px) {

            .practice-area {
                padding: 70px 0;
                background-attachment: scroll;
            }

            .practice-sidebar {
                position: relative;
                top: 0;
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }

            .practice-menu {
                max-height: 300px;
            }

            .practice-content {
                padding-left: 0;
            }

            .practice-heading {
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767px) {

            .practice-area {
                padding: 55px 0;
            }

            .practice-heading h2 {
                font-size: 42px;
            }

            .practice-heading p {
                font-size: 14px;
            }

            .sidebar-box {
                padding: 18px;
            }

            .practice-card-header {
                padding: 10px 0;
            }

            .practice-card h3 {
                font-size: 21px;
            }

            .practice-number {
                width: 40px;
                height: 40px;
                min-width: 40px;
            }

            .practice-card-body {
                padding: 0 20px 25px;
            }

            .practice-list {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 0;
            }

            .practice-intro {
                padding: 25px 20px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {

            .practice-heading h2 {
                font-size: 36px;
            }

            .practice-title-wrap {
                gap: 12px;
            }

            .practice-card h3 {
                font-size: 19px;
            }

            .practice-number {
                width: 36px;
                height: 36px;
                min-width: 36px;
                font-size: 15px;
            }

            .practice-toggle {
                width: 32px;
                height: 32px;
                min-width: 32px;
            }

            .practice-card-body p {
                font-size: 14px;
            }

            .practice-list li {
                font-size: 13px;
            }
        }
		
		
		
		
		
		

/* =========================
   ADVOCATE WELCOME SECTION
========================= */

.adv-welcome-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 110px 0;
    background: #f7f5f0;
    color: #56616b;
}

/* Background Decorative Shape */

.adv-welcome-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    right: -230px;
    top: -200px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(187, 149, 72, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.adv-welcome-bg-shape::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 45px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(187, 149, 72, 0.13);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.adv-welcome-bg-shape::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 90px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(187, 149, 72, 0.10);
    border-radius: 50%;
}


/* =========================
   CONTENT
========================= */

.adv-welcome-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.adv-section-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #a17c35;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.adv-section-label span {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 38px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #b99750;
}

.adv-welcome-content h2 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #092033;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 50px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.04;
}

.adv-welcome-content h2 span {
    color: #a47d36;
    /* display: block; */
}

.adv-welcome-content h3 {
    color: #263b4b;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 23px;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 20px 0 22px;
}

.adv-welcome-content h3 small {
    color: #7d858b;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-left: 7px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.adv-gold-line {
    width: 75px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #b99750;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.adv-welcome-content p {
    color: #1b1b1b;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.adv-welcome-content p strong {
    color: #1c3345;
    font-weight: 700;
}


/* =========================
   RIGHT VISUAL
========================= */

.adv-welcome-visual {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 530px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}


/* Outer Border */

.adv-visual-border {
    position: absolute;
    width: 78%;
    height: 88%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(166, 129, 55, 0.35);
    transform: rotate(3deg);
}

.adv-visual-border::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(166, 129, 55, 0.18);
}


/* Main Card */

.adv-law-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 80%;
    /* min-height: 390px; */
    padding: 10px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            rgba(14, 40, 59, 0.98),
            rgba(5, 22, 36, 0.98)
        );
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(4, 20, 32, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 159, 83, 0.42);
}


/* Card Top */

.adv-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.adv-emblem {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(211, 178, 105, 0.65);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #d5b66f;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.adv-card-line {
    width: 65%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(211, 178, 105, 0.3);
}


/* Card Middle */

.adv-card-middle {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0;
}

.adv-card-middle > i {
    color: #d3b36c;
    font-size: 80px;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.adv-card-divider {
    width: 50px;
    height: 1px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    background: #c8a45d;
}

.adv-card-middle h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

.adv-card-middle p {
    color: #c6a967;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}


/* Card Bottom */

.adv-card-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.adv-card-bottom span {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #b8944c;
}


/* Watermark */

.adv-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -15px;
    bottom: 0;
    color: rgba(10, 34, 51, 0.055);
    font-size: 220px;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}


/* Corner Decorations */

.adv-corner-box {
    position: absolute;
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-color: #b99750;
    border-style: solid;
    z-index: 4;
}

.adv-corner-one {
    top: 25px;
    left: 15px;
    border-width: 2px 0 0 2px;
}

.adv-corner-two {
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 15px;
    border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
}


/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .adv-welcome-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .adv-welcome-visual {
        min-height: 500px;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .adv-law-card {
        width: 65%;
    }

    .adv-visual-border {
        width: 70%;
    }

}


@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .adv-welcome-section {
        padding: 65px 0;
    }

    .adv-welcome-content h2 {
        font-size: 45px;
    }

    .adv-welcome-content h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .adv-welcome-content h3 small {
        display: block;
        margin: 6px 0 0;
    }

    .adv-welcome-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.9;
		text-align:justify;
    }

    .adv-welcome-visual {
        min-height: 450px;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .adv-law-card {
        width: 72%;
        min-height: 360px;
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .adv-card-middle {
        padding: 45px 5px 35px;
    }

    .adv-card-middle > i {
        font-size: 65px;
    }

    .adv-card-middle h4 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .adv-visual-border {
        width: 78%;
        height: 85%;
    }

}


@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .adv-welcome-section {
        padding: 55px 0;
    }

    .adv-section-label {
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    }

    .adv-welcome-content h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .adv-welcome-content h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .adv-welcome-visual {
        min-height: 410px;
    }

    .adv-law-card {
        width: 80%;
        min-height: 335px;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .adv-card-middle {
        padding: 38px 5px 28px;
    }

    .adv-card-middle > i {
        font-size: 55px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .adv-card-middle h4 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .adv-card-middle p {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .adv-card-line {
        width: 55%;
    }

    .adv-emblem {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
    }

    .adv-visual-border {
        width: 86%;
    }

    .adv-corner-one {
        left: 0;
    }

    .adv-corner-two {
        right: 0;
    }

}



.header_title{
	Background:#0d1d2b;
	padding:50px 0;
}
.title_main{
	text-align:center;
}
.title_main h1{
	font-size:38px;
	color:#fff;
	letter-spacing:2px;
}
.title_main p{
	font-size:14px;
	color:#a9b3bc;
	
}












/* =========================================
           MAIN SECTION
        ========================================= */

        .practice-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
        }
        .practice-section1 {
            position: relative;
            padding: 100px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            background:
                linear-gradient(rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.96), rgba(7, 24, 39, 0.96)),
                url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589829545856-d10d557cf95f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2000&q=80");
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-attachment: fixed;
        }

        .practice-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            gap: 35px;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }


        /* =========================================
           LEFT SIDEBAR
        ========================================= */

        .practice-sidebar1 {
            width: 450px;
            flex: 0 0 450px;
            background: #0d1d2b;
            border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 15px;
            position: sticky;
            top: 30px;
            max-height: calc(100vh - 60px);
            overflow-y: auto;
        }

        /* .practice-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar { */
            /* width: 5px; */
        /* } */

        /* .practice-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { */
            /* background: #c7c7c7; */
            /* border-radius: 20px; */
        /* } */

        .practice-menu {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .practice-menu li {
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .practice-menu button {
            width: 100%;
            border: 0;
            background: transparent;
            text-align: left;
            padding: 12px 14px;
            border-radius: 7px;
            color: #eaeaea;
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.45;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .practice-menu button:hover {
            background: #1d3557;
        }

        .practice-menu button.active {
            background: #1d3557;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .practice-menu button span {
            display: inline-block;
            margin-right: 8px;
            font-size: 12px;
            opacity: 0.75;
        }


        /* =========================================
           RIGHT CONTENT
        ========================================= */

        .practice-content {
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 0;
        }

        .practice-content-box {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 45px;
            min-height: 500px;
        }

        .practice-content-box h2 {
            font-size: 34px;
            line-height: 1.3;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            color: #1d3557;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .practice-content-box h3 {
            font-size: 23px;
            line-height: 1.4;
            margin-top: 35px;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
            color: #1d3557;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .practice-content-box h4 {
            font-size: 20px;
            line-height: 1.4;
            margin-top: 35px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: #1d3557;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .practice-content-box p {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
            color: #555;
        }

        .practice-content-box ul {
            padding-left: 22px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .practice-content-box ul li {
            font-size: 15px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            color: #555;
        }

        .practice-content-box strong {
            color: #333;
        }

        .practice-title-line {
            width: 55px;
            height: 3px;
            background: #1d3557;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
        }


        /* =========================================
           CONTENT SWITCH
        ========================================= */

        .practice-item {
            display: none;
            animation: fadeContent 0.35s ease;
        }

        .practice-item.active {
            display: block;
        }

        @keyframes fadeContent {

            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(8px);
            }

            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }

        }


        /* =========================================
           CATEGORY HEADINGS
        ========================================= */

        .practice-category {
            padding: 10px 14px;
            margin-top: 18px;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            color: #777;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }


        /* =========================================
           TABLET
        ========================================= */

        @media (max-width: 991px) {

            .practice-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }

            .practice-wrapper {
                display: block;
            }

            .practice-sidebar {
                width: 100%;
                max-height: none;
                position: relative;
                top: 0;
                margin-bottom: 25px;
                overflow-x: auto;
                overflow-y: hidden;
                padding: 10px;
            }

            .practice-menu {
                display: block;
                /* gap: 7px; */
                /* width: max-content; */
            }

            .practice-menu li {
                margin-bottom: 0;
            }

            .practice-menu button {
                width: auto;
                white-space: nowrap;
                padding: 10px 14px;
            }

            .practice-category {
                display: none;
            }

            .practice-content-box {
                padding: 30px;
            }

            .practice-content-box h2 {
                font-size: 28px;
            }

        }


        /* =========================================
           MOBILE
        ========================================= */

        @media (max-width: 575px) {

            .practice-section {
                padding: 40px 0;
            }

            .practice-content-box {
                padding: 22px;
                border-radius: 8px;
            }

            .practice-content-box h2 {
                font-size: 24px;
            }

            .practice-content-box h3 {
                font-size: 20px;
            }

            .practice-content-box h4 {
                font-size: 18px;
            }

            .practice-content-box p {
                font-size: 15px;
                line-height: 1.7;
            }

            .practice-content-box ul li {
                font-size: 14px;
            }

        }
		
		
		




/***************************************************************
Leagle Services
***************************************************************/



.legal-services-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
        background: #f8f9fb;
    }

    .legal-services-title {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 45px;
    }

    .legal-services-title h2 {
        font-size: 42px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #18263d;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .legal-services-wrapper {
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: 16px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    }

    .legal-sidebar {
        background: #18263d;
        height: 100%;
        max-height: 850px;
        overflow-y: auto;
        padding: 20px 0;
        position: sticky;
        top: 20px;
    }

    .legal-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar {
        width: 5px;
    }

    .legal-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .legal-category {
        padding: 18px 24px 10px;
        color: #c9a45c;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .legal-sidebar-btn {
        width: 100%;
        border: 0;
        background: transparent;
        color: #fff;
        text-align: left;
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .legal-sidebar-btn:hover,
    .legal-sidebar-btn.active {
        background: #c9a45c;
        color: #18263d;
    }

    .legal-content {
        padding: 45px;
        height: 850px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .legal-content::-webkit-scrollbar {
        width: 6px;
    }

    .legal-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background: #c9a45c;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .legal-service {
        display: none;
    }

    .legal-service.active {
        display: block;
    }

    .legal-service h3 {
        color: #18263d;
        font-size: 30px;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .legal-service h4 {
        color: #18263d;
        font-size: 21px;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-top: 30px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .legal-service p {
        color: #555;
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.85;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .legal-service ul {
        margin: 15px 0 25px;
        padding-left: 25px;
    }

    .legal-service ul li {
        color: #555;
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.8;
        margin-bottom: 7px;
        padding-left: 5px;
    }

    .legal-service strong {
        color: #18263d;
    }

    .legal-disclaimer {
        padding: 20px;
        background: #f5f1e8;
        border-left: 4px solid #c9a45c;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .legal-disclaimer p {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
        .legal-services-section {
            padding: 60px 0;
        }

        .legal-services-title h2 {
            font-size: 34px;
        }

        .legal-sidebar {
            position: static;
            max-height: 400px;
        }

        .legal-content {
            height: auto;
            max-height: none;
            overflow-y: visible;
            padding: 35px 25px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
        .legal-services-section {
            padding: 45px 0;
        }

        .legal-services-title {
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .legal-services-title h2 {
            font-size: 28px;
        }

        .legal-sidebar {
            max-height: 350px;
        }

        .legal-sidebar-btn,
        .legal-category {
            padding-left: 18px;
            padding-right: 18px;
        }

        .legal-content {
            padding: 25px 18px;
        }

        .legal-service h3 {
            font-size: 24px;
        }

        .legal-service h4 {
            font-size: 19px;
        }

        .legal-service p,
        .legal-service ul li {
            font-size: 15px;
        }
    }
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
/***********************************************************
Why Choose Us
***********************************************************/



    /* Main Section */
    .why-choose-section {
        position: relative;
        padding: 100px 0;
        background: #f7f7f5;
        overflow: hidden;
        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    }

    .why-choose-section::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 5px;
        background: #b9964e;
    }


    /* Section Heading */
    .section-subtitle,
    .small-label {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: #b9964e;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .section-title {
        margin: 0;
        color: #172337;
        font-size: 42px;
        line-height: 1.2;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .title-line {
        width: 65px;
        height: 3px;
        background: #b9964e;
        margin: 22px auto;
    }

    .section-intro {
        max-width: 900px;
        margin: 0 auto 15px;
        color: #5f6570;
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.9;
    }


    /* Approach Heading */
    .approach-heading {
        border-left: 4px solid #b9964e;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .approach-heading h3 {
        margin: 0;
        color: #172337;
        font-size: 30px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }


    /* Approach Cards */
    .approach-card {
        position: relative;
        height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        gap: 22px;
        padding: 32px 30px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #e7e4dc;
        border-radius: 3px;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: all 0.35s ease;
    }

    .approach-card::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 4px;
        height: 0;
        background: #b9964e;
        transition: all 0.35s ease;
    }

    .approach-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(23, 35, 55, 0.10);
        border-color: #d7c39a;
    }

    .approach-card:hover::before {
        height: 100%;
    }


    /* Number */
    .card-number {
        flex: 0 0 55px;
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border: 1px solid #d6bd83;
        color: #b9964e;
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 700;
        border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .card-content h4 {
        margin: 2px 0 12px;
        color: #172337;
        font-size: 20px;
        line-height: 1.4;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .card-content p {
        margin: 0;
        color: #626873;
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.8;
    }


    /* Legal Areas */
    .legal-areas-box {
        padding: 50px;
        background: #172337;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .legal-areas-box::after {
        content: "§";
        position: absolute;
        right: 35px;
        bottom: -55px;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
        font-size: 220px;
        font-family: Georgia, serif;
    }

    .areas-heading h3 {
        margin: 0;
        color: #ffffff;
        font-size: 31px;
        line-height: 1.3;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .gold-line {
        width: 55px;
        height: 3px;
        background: #b9964e;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .legal-tags {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .legal-tags span {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 11px 16px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
        color: #f2f2f2;
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.4;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .legal-tags span:hover {
        border-color: #b9964e;
        color: #d7bc7e;
        background: rgba(185,150,78,0.08);
    }


    /* Commitment */
    .commitment-box {
        display: flex;
        gap: 35px;
        padding: 55px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #e5e1d8;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .commitment-box::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 4px;
        background: #b9964e;
    }
    /* Commitment */
    .commitment-box1 {
        display: flex;
        gap: 35px;
        padding: 55px;
        background: #1826329c;
        border: 1px solid #e5e1d8;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .commitment-box1::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 4px;
        background: #b9964e;
    }

    .commitment-icon {
        flex: 0 0 70px;
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: #172337;
        color: #d0b16d;
        font-size: 38px;
        font-family: Georgia, serif;
    }

    .commitment-content {
        flex: 1;
    }
    .commitment-content1 {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .commitment-content1 h3 {
        margin: 0 0 18px;
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 31px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }
	
    .commitment-content1 p {
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.85;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
	.commitment-text1 {
    margin-top: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
	}
	
	
    .commitment-content h3 {
        margin: 0 0 18px;
        color: #172337;
        font-size: 31px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .commitment-content p {
        color: #626873;
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.85;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .commitment-text {
        margin-top: 25px;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
        color: #172337 !important;
        font-weight: 600;
    }


    /* Quote */
    .commitment-quote {
        padding: 25px 30px;
        border-left: 4px solid #b9964e;
        background: #f7f5ef;
    }

    .commitment-quote strong {
        display: block;
        color: #172337;
        font-size: 22px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    }

    .commitment-quote span {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 10px;
        color: #b9964e;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }


    /* =========================
       RESPONSIVE
    ========================= */

    @media (max-width: 991px) {

        .why-choose-section {
            padding: 75px 0;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        .legal-areas-box {
            padding: 40px;
        }

        .commitment-box {
            padding: 40px;
        }
    }


    @media (max-width: 767px) {

        .why-choose-section {
            padding: 60px 0;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 30px;
        }

        .section-intro {
            font-size: 15px;
            line-height: 1.75;
        }

        .approach-heading h3 {
            font-size: 25px;
        }

        .approach-card {
            padding: 25px 22px;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .card-number {
            flex: 0 0 48px;
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .card-content h4 {
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .card-content p {
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .legal-areas-box {
            padding: 30px 22px;
        }

        .areas-heading h3 {
            font-size: 26px;
        }

        .legal-tags {
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .legal-tags span {
            font-size: 13px;
            padding: 9px 12px;
        }

        .commitment-box {
            display: block;
            padding: 35px 25px;
        }

        .commitment-icon {
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .commitment-content h3 {
            font-size: 27px;
        }

        .commitment-quote {
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .commitment-quote strong {
            font-size: 18px;
        }

    }


    @media (max-width: 480px) {

        .section-title {
            font-size: 27px;
        }

        .section-subtitle,
        .small-label {
            font-size: 11px;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        }

        .approach-card {
            display: block;
        }

        .card-number {
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .legal-areas-box {
            padding: 28px 18px;
        }

        .commitment-box {
            padding: 30px 20px;
        }

    }





    /* =========================================
       MAIN SECTION
    ========================================= */

    .contact-section {
        padding: 100px 0;
        background: #f7f7f5;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    }

    .contact-section::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 5px;
        background: #b9964e;
    }


    /* =========================================
       HEADING
    ========================================= */

    .contact-subtitle {
        display: inline-block;
        color: #b9964e;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .contact-title {
        margin: 0;
        color: #172337;
        font-size: 42px;
        line-height: 1.25;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .contact-title-line {
        width: 60px;
        height: 3px;
        background: #b9964e;
        margin: 20px auto;
    }

    .contact-intro {
        color: #646a73;
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.8;
        margin: 0;
    }


    /* =========================================
       CONTACT INFORMATION BOX
    ========================================= */

    .contact-info-box {
        height: 100%;
        padding: 45px 40px;
        background: #172337;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .contact-info-box::before {
        content: "§";
        position: absolute;
        right: -15px;
        bottom: -75px;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
        font-family: Georgia, serif;
        font-size: 260px;
        line-height: 1;
    }


    /* Lawyer Heading */

    .contact-lawyer-heading {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 18px;
        padding-bottom: 28px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .lawyer-icon {
        width: 62px;
        height: 62px;
        flex: 0 0 62px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border: 1px solid #b9964e;
        color: #d2b36d;
        font-family: Georgia, serif;
        font-size: 34px;
    }

    .contact-lawyer-heading span {
        display: block;
        color: #b9964e;
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 1.8px;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .contact-lawyer-heading h3 {
        color: #ffffff;
        margin: 0 0 4px;
        font-size: 23px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .contact-lawyer-heading p {
        color: #bfc5ce;
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 14px;
    }


    /* Contact Detail */

    .contact-detail {
        display: flex;
        gap: 17px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .detail-icon {
        width: 43px;
        height: 43px;
        flex: 0 0 43px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border: 1px solid rgba(185,150,78,0.55);
        color: #c5a762;
        font-size: 17px;
    }

    .detail-content {
        padding-top: 1px;
    }

    .detail-content > span {
        display: block;
        color: #b9964e;
        font-size: 11px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1.3px;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .detail-content a {
        display: block;
        color: #ffffff;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        transition: 0.3s ease;
    }

    .detail-content a:hover {
        color: #d1b16a;
    }

    .detail-content p {
        margin: 0;
        color: #d0d4da;
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }


    /* Quick Contact */

    .quick-contact {
        margin-top: 30px;
        padding: 25px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(185,150,78,0.35);
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .quick-contact-label {
        display: block;
        color: #b9964e;
        font-size: 11px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .quick-contact h4 {
        color: #ffffff;
        font-size: 19px;
        margin: 0 0 17px;
    }

    .quick-buttons {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .quick-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 10px 17px;
        background: #b9964e;
        color: #ffffff;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 700;
        transition: 0.3s ease;
    }

    .quick-btn:hover {
        background: #d0af65;
        color: #ffffff;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .whatsapp-btn {
        background: transparent;
        border: 1px solid #b9964e;
    }

    .whatsapp-btn:hover {
        background: #b9964e;
    }


    /* =========================================
       FORM BOX
    ========================================= */

    .contact-form-box {
        height: 100%;
        padding: 45px 45px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #e5e1d8;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(23,35,55,0.06);
    }

    .form-heading {
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .form-heading > span {
        color: #b9964e;
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 1.8px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .form-heading h3 {
        margin: 7px 0 10px;
        color: #172337;
        font-size: 29px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .form-heading p {
        color: #686e77;
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        margin: 0;
    }


    /* Form */

    .contact-form-box label {
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        color: #273449;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .contact-form-box label span {
        color: #b9964e;
    }

    .contact-form-box .form-control {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 50px;
        padding: 12px 15px;
        border-radius: 0;
        border: 1px solid #dedede;
        background: #fafafa;
        color: #273449;
        font-size: 14px;
        box-shadow: none;
        transition: 0.3s ease;
    }

    .contact-form-box .form-control:focus {
        border-color: #b9964e;
        background: #ffffff;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(185,150,78,0.10);
    }

    .contact-form-box textarea.form-control {
        min-height: 135px;
        resize: vertical;
    }

    .contact-form-box select.form-control {
        cursor: pointer;
    }


    /* Checkbox */

    .custom-check {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .custom-check .form-check-input {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
        margin-top: 3px;
        border-radius: 0;
        border-color: #cfcfcf;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .custom-check .form-check-input:checked {
        background-color: #b9964e;
        border-color: #b9964e;
    }

    .custom-check .form-check-label {
        margin: 0;
        color: #737780;
        font-size: 12px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        font-weight: 400;
    }


    /* Submit Button */

    .submit-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 12px;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 53px;
        padding: 13px 25px;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        background: #172337;
        color: #ffffff;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .submit-btn i {
        color: #b9964e;
        font-size: 17px;
        transition: 0.3s ease;
    }

    .submit-btn:hover {
        background: #b9964e;
        color: #ffffff;
    }

    .submit-btn:hover i {
        color: #ffffff;
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }


    /* =========================================
       RESPONSIVE
    ========================================= */

    @media (max-width: 991px) {

        .contact-section {
            padding: 75px 0;
        }

        .contact-title {
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        .contact-info-box,
        .contact-form-box {
            padding: 38px 32px;
        }

    }


    @media (max-width: 767px) {

        .contact-section {
            padding: 60px 0;
        }

        .contact-title {
            font-size: 30px;
        }

        .contact-intro {
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .contact-info-box,
        .contact-form-box {
            padding: 30px 22px;
        }

        .contact-lawyer-heading h3 {
            font-size: 20px;
        }

        .form-heading h3 {
            font-size: 25px;
        }

        .quick-buttons {
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .quick-btn {
            width: 100%;
        }

    }


    @media (max-width: 480px) {

        .contact-title {
            font-size: 27px;
        }

        .contact-subtitle {
            font-size: 11px;
        }

        .contact-lawyer-heading {
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .lawyer-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            flex: 0 0 52px;
        }

        .contact-detail {
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .detail-icon {
            width: 38px;
            height: 38px;
            flex: 0 0 38px;
            font-size: 15px;
        }

        .detail-content a,
        .detail-content p {
            font-size: 13px;
        }

        .contact-form-box .form-control {
            min-height: 48px;
        }

    }
	
	
/* =================================
       STICKY CONTACT BUTTONS
    ================================= */

    .sticky-contact-buttons {
        position: fixed;
        right: 20px;
        bottom: 20px;
        z-index: 9999;

        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }


    .sticky-btn {
        width: 145px;
        height: 48px;

        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 9px;

        color: #ffffff;
        text-decoration: none;

        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;

        border-radius: 3px;

        box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);

        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }


    .sticky-btn i {
        font-size: 17px;
    }


    /* Call */

    .sticky-call {
        background: #172337;
        border: 1px solid #b9964e;
    }

    .sticky-call:hover {
        background: #b9964e;
        color: #ffffff;
        transform: translateX(-5px);
    }


    /* WhatsApp */

    .sticky-whatsapp {
        background: #1fa855;
        border: 1px solid #1fa855;
    }

    .sticky-whatsapp:hover {
        background: #168b45;
        color: #ffffff;
        transform: translateX(-5px);
    }


    /* =================================
       MOBILE
    ================================= */

    @media (max-width: 575px) {

        .sticky-contact-buttons {
            right: 12px;
            bottom: 12px;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .sticky-btn {
            width: 125px;
            height: 44px;
            font-size: 13px;
        }

        .sticky-btn i {
            font-size: 15px;
        }

    }


    /* Small Mobile - Icon + Text */

    @media (max-width: 380px) {

        .sticky-contact-buttons {
            right: 10px;
            bottom: 10px;
        }

        .sticky-btn {
            width: 115px;
            height: 42px;
            font-size: 12px;
        }

    }



.area_profile{
	margin-top:30px;
}
.area_profile img{
	width:100%;
	Border:4px solid #c8a45d;
}