/*
Theme Name: Mirano
Theme URI: https://attorneymirano.com/
Author: Attorney Mirano
Description: Custom institutional theme for Attorney Mirano — investment fraud and financial scam litigation. Deep navy, restrained brass, editorial typography.
Version: 1.9.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: Proprietary
Text Domain: mirano
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. TOKENS
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  /* Ink — deep navy and charcoal */
  --ink:        #0c1626;
  --ink-2:      #16223a;
  --ink-deep:   #070e19;
  --char:       #1b2129;

  /* Restrained metallic accent */
  --brass:      #b08d57;
  --brass-lt:   #d8c39b;
  --brass-dk:   #8c6d3f;
  --brass-ghost:rgba(176,141,87,.12);

  /* Warm neutrals */
  --bone:       #f6f3ec;
  --bone-2:     #efeadf;
  --paper:      #ffffff;
  --line:       #e6e2da;
  --line-2:     #d9d3c6;
  --line-dark:  #24334d;

  /* Text */
  --body:       #4b5871;
  --muted:      #5a6880;
  --on-dark:    #f3efe7;
  --on-dark-2:  #c3cddd;
  --on-dark-3:  #8c9ab3;

  /* Restrained caution — never a screaming red */
  --caution:    #8f3a2c;
  --caution-bg: #fbf4f1;

  /* Type */
  --display: 'Libre Baskerville', 'Iowan Old Style', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans: 'Lato', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --fs-display: clamp(2.15rem, 1.35rem + 3.4vw, 3.65rem);
  --fs-h1:      clamp(1.95rem, 1.35rem + 2.5vw, 3.05rem);
  --fs-h2:      clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.7vw, 2.4rem);
  --fs-h3:      clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + .6vw, 1.45rem);
  --fs-lead:    clamp(1.05rem, .98rem + .45vw, 1.2rem);
  --fs-body:    clamp(1rem, .97rem + .15vw, 1.06rem);
  --fs-sm:      .875rem;
  --fs-xs:      .78rem;

  /* Rhythm */
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, .6rem + 2.6vw, 4rem);
  --section: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 5vw, 6.5rem);
  --maxw: 1280px;
  --measure: 68ch;

  --radius: 2px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(12,22,38,.05), 0 2px 8px rgba(12,22,38,.04);
  --shadow:    0 2px 4px rgba(12,22,38,.05), 0 12px 32px rgba(12,22,38,.07);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET / BASE
   ========================================================================== */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

[hidden] { display: none !important; }

html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

body{
  margin:0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 .6em;
  text-wrap: pretty;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}
h1{ font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2{ font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3{ font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: 1.35; }
h4{ font-size: 1.06rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .01em; }

p{ margin: 0 0 1.15em; }
p:last-child{ margin-bottom: 0; }

a{ color: var(--brass-dk); text-decoration: none; text-underline-offset: .2em; }
a:hover{ color: var(--ink-2); text-decoration: underline; }

strong{ font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-2); }
small{ font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
hr{ border:0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); margin: 2.5rem 0; }

ul, ol{ margin: 0 0 1.15em; padding-left: 1.15em; }
li{ margin-bottom: .45em; }

blockquote{
  margin: 2rem 0; padding-left: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--brass);
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-2);
}

:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid var(--brass);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.on-dark :focus-visible, .m-hero :focus-visible{ outline-color: var(--brass-lt); }

::selection{ background: var(--brass-ghost); color: var(--ink-2); }

.skip-link{
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top:0; z-index: 999;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); padding: 1rem 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left: 0; }

.visually-hidden{
  position:absolute!important; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0 0 0 0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */

.wrap{ max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.wrap--narrow{ max-width: 860px; }
.wrap--mid{ max-width: 1040px; }

.section{ padding-block: var(--section); }
.section--tight{ padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 3vw, 4rem); }
.section--bone{ background: var(--bone); }
.section--bone2{ background: var(--bone-2); }
.section--ink{ background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); }
.section--char{ background: var(--char); color: var(--on-dark); }
.section--ink h1,.section--ink h2,.section--ink h3,.section--char h2,.section--char h3{ color: var(--on-dark); }
.section--ink p,.section--char p{ color: var(--on-dark-2); }

.grid{ display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.75rem); }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.grid-4{ grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 980px){ .grid-3, .grid-4{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 660px){ .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.lede{ font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.75; color: var(--body); font-weight: 300; max-width: var(--measure); }
.section--ink .lede, .section--char .lede{ color: var(--on-dark-2); }

/* Eyebrow */
.eyebrow{
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-dk); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 .9rem; display: block;
}
.section--ink .eyebrow, .section--char .eyebrow, .m-hero .eyebrow{ color: var(--brass-lt); }

.rule{ width: 54px; height: 2px; background: var(--brass); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }

.section-head{ max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 1.2rem + 2.5vw, 3.25rem); }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */

.btn{
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .55rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1.05rem 2rem; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer; text-align: center; line-height: 1.25;
  transition: background .22s var(--ease), color .22s var(--ease), border-color .22s var(--ease), transform .22s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover{ text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active{ transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--primary{ background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); }
.btn--primary:hover{ background: var(--brass-lt); color: var(--ink); }

.btn--ghost{ border-color: var(--line-dark); color: var(--on-dark); background: transparent; }
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color: var(--brass-lt); color: var(--brass-lt); background: rgba(176,141,87,.08); }

.btn--outline{ border-color: var(--brass); color: var(--brass-dk); background: transparent; }
.btn--outline:hover{ background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); }

.btn--ink{ background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark); }
.btn--ink:hover{ background: var(--ink-2); color: var(--brass-lt); }

.btn--sm{ padding: .72rem 1.35rem; font-size: .78rem; }
.btn--block{ width: 100%; }

.btn-row{ display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; align-items: center; margin-top: 2.25rem; }

.linkarrow{
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-dk); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
}
.linkarrow::after{ content: "→"; transition: transform .22s var(--ease); }
.linkarrow:hover{ text-decoration: none; }
.linkarrow:hover::after{ transform: translateX(4px); }
.section--ink .linkarrow, .section--char .linkarrow{ color: var(--brass-lt); }

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HEADER
   ========================================================================== */

.m-topbar{
  background: var(--ink-deep); color: var(--on-dark-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: .05em;
}
.m-topbar .wrap{ display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; min-height: 44px; }
.m-topbar a{ color: var(--on-dark-3); }
.m-topbar a:hover{ color: var(--brass-lt); text-decoration: none; }
.m-topbar__tel{ color: var(--brass-lt); font-weight: 700; }
.m-topbar__links{ display: flex; gap: 1.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .m-topbar{ display: none; } }

.m-header{
  background: var(--paper); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 90;
  transition: box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.m-header.is-stuck{ box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line), 0 8px 28px rgba(12,22,38,.07); }
.m-header .wrap{ display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; min-height: 82px; }

.m-brand{ display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.m-brand a{ color: var(--ink-2); }
.m-brand a:hover{ text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-2); }
.m-brand__lockup{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; }
.m-brand__lockup:hover{ text-decoration:none; }
.m-brand__name{ font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, .9rem + .55vw, 1.4rem); letter-spacing: .045em; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1; }
.m-brand__div{ width:1px; height:20px; background: var(--line-2); }
.m-brand__tag{ font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 1120px){ .m-brand__div, .m-brand__tag{ display:none; } }

.m-nav{ display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, .2rem + 1.3vw, 2rem); }
.m-nav ul{ display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, .2rem + 1.3vw, 2rem); list-style: none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.m-nav li{ margin:0; position: relative; }
.m-nav a{
  font-size: .875rem; letter-spacing: .03em; color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 400;
  padding: .4rem 0; display: inline-block; position: relative; white-space: nowrap;
}
.m-nav a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-2px; height:1px;
  background: var(--brass); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.m-nav a:hover{ text-decoration:none; color: var(--ink); }
.m-nav a:hover::after, .m-nav .current-menu-item > a::after, .m-nav li.is-active > a::after{ transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Dropdown */
.m-nav .sub-menu, .m-nav .m-sub{
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: -1.25rem; min-width: 300px;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: .75rem 0; margin-top: .6rem; display: block;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), visibility .2s;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 0; align-items: stretch; z-index: 20;
}
.m-nav li:hover > .sub-menu, .m-nav li:hover > .m-sub,
.m-nav li:focus-within > .sub-menu, .m-nav li:focus-within > .m-sub{
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.m-nav .sub-menu li, .m-nav .m-sub li{ width: 100%; }
.m-nav .sub-menu a, .m-nav .m-sub a{ display:block; padding: .6rem 1.5rem; font-size: .875rem; }
.m-nav .sub-menu a::after, .m-nav .m-sub a::after{ display:none; }
.m-nav .sub-menu a:hover, .m-nav .m-sub a:hover{ background: var(--bone); color: var(--brass-dk); }

.m-header__cta{ flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 1420px){ .m-brand__div, .m-brand__tag{ display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 1180px){ .m-nav > ul{ gap: 1.1rem; } .m-nav a{ font-size: .82rem; } }
@media (max-width: 1024px){ .m-nav, .m-header__cta{ display: none; } }

/* Mobile */
.m-burger{
  display:none; background:none; border:0; padding:.6rem; cursor:pointer;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.m-burger span{ display:block; width:22px; height:1.5px; background: var(--ink-2); position: relative; transition: background .2s; }
.m-burger span::before, .m-burger span::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; width:22px; height:1.5px; background: var(--ink-2);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), top .25s var(--ease);
}
.m-burger span::before{ top:-7px; } .m-burger span::after{ top:7px; }
.m-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span{ background: transparent; }
.m-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span::before{ top:0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.m-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span::after{ top:0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
@media (max-width: 1024px){ .m-burger{ display:flex; } }

.m-mobile{
  display:none; background: var(--paper); border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 82px); overflow-y: auto;
}
.m-mobile.is-open{ display:block; }
.m-mobile ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.m-mobile li{ margin:0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.m-mobile a{ display:block; padding: 1rem var(--gutter); color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .98rem; }
.m-mobile .m-sub a, .m-mobile .sub-menu a{ padding-left: calc(var(--gutter) + 1.25rem); color: var(--body); font-size: .9rem; }
.m-mobile__cta{ padding: 1.5rem var(--gutter) 2rem; }

/* Sticky mobile call bar */
.m-callbar{
  position: fixed; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index: 95; display:none;
  background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding: .55rem .75rem calc(.55rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  gap: .5rem;
}
.m-callbar .btn{ flex:1; padding: .85rem .5rem; font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .05em; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .m-callbar{ display:flex; } body{ padding-bottom: 72px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HERO
   ========================================================================== */

.m-hero{
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 6vw, 7rem);
}
.m-hero::before{
  /* restrained financial-document rule texture */
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(176,141,87,.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(176,141,87,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 46px, 46px 100%;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(110% 90% at 78% 12%, #000 0%, transparent 68%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(110% 90% at 78% 12%, #000 0%, transparent 68%);
}
.m-hero__inner{ position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.m-hero__split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 400px; gap: clamp(2rem,1rem + 2.5vw,3.5rem); align-items:center; }
.m-hero__split .btn{ padding-inline: 1.6rem; }
@media (max-width: 1180px){ .m-hero__split{ grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 330px; } }
@media (max-width: 980px){ .m-hero__split{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
/* --- hero figure: a real 3-D stage ---------------------------------------- */

.m-stage{
  --rx: 0deg; --ry: 0deg;          /* set by the pointer, see assets/js/main.js */
  perspective: 1500px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 45%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding-block: 1rem;
}

.m-scene{
  position: relative;
  width: 348px; height: 430px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: rotateX(calc(6deg + var(--rx))) rotateY(calc(-13deg + var(--ry)));
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
  animation: mf-orbit 16s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
/* while the pointer is driving it, the idle orbit steps aside */
.m-stage.is-live .m-scene{ animation: none; }

@keyframes mf-orbit{
  0%, 100%{ transform: rotateX(5deg)   rotateY(-15deg) translateY(0); }
  50%     { transform: rotateX(8.5deg) rotateY(-9deg)  translateY(-10px); }
}

.m-plane{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #24344f 0%, #16223a 62%, #111c2f 100%);
  border: 1px solid #2b3d5c;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.m-plane--1{ transform: translateZ(0); }
.m-plane--2{
  transform: translate3d(-19px, -21px, -26px) rotate(-1.5deg);
  background: #142036; border-color: #22334f; box-shadow: none;
}
.m-plane--3{
  transform: translate3d(-38px, -42px, -52px) rotate(-3.4deg);
  background: #101a2c; border-color: #1f2f4a; box-shadow: none;
}
.m-plane svg{ width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* corner registration marks */
.m-plane__reg{ position:absolute; width:24px; height:24px; pointer-events:none; }
.m-plane__reg--tl{ top:-1px; left:-1px; border-top:1.4px solid var(--brass); border-left:1.4px solid var(--brass); }
.m-plane__reg--br{ bottom:-1px; right:-1px; border-bottom:1.4px solid var(--brass); border-right:1.4px solid var(--brass); }

/* the seal lifts clear of the page */
.m-seal3d{
  position: absolute; right: -34px; bottom: 26px;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  transform: translateZ(62px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.55));
  animation: mf-stamp .9s cubic-bezier(.2,1.35,.4,1) 3.2s both;
}
.m-seal3d svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }
.m-seal3d__ticks{ transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: mf-turn 90s linear infinite; }

.m-scene__shadow{
  position:absolute; left:6%; right:6%; bottom:-46px; height:40px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,.5), transparent 70%);
  transform: translateZ(-70px) rotateX(76deg);
  filter: blur(6px);
}

/* --- the filing writes itself, once ---------------------------------------- */

.mf-cap{ animation: mf-fade-up .8s var(--ease) both; animation-delay: .15s; }
.mf-title{
  transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center;
  animation: mf-grow .7s var(--ease) both; animation-delay: .4s;
}
.mf-line{
  transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: left center;
  animation: mf-draw .55s var(--ease) both;
}
.mf-high{
  transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: left center;
  animation: mf-draw .7s var(--ease) both, mf-breathe 5s var(--ease) 2.6s infinite;
}
.mf-mark{ animation: mf-fade-up .5s var(--ease) both; }
.mf-sign{
  stroke-dasharray: 300; stroke-dashoffset: 300;
  animation: mf-write 2.1s cubic-bezier(.55,.12,.3,1) 1.6s forwards;
}

@keyframes mf-draw{ from{ transform: scaleX(0); } to{ transform: scaleX(1); } }
@keyframes mf-grow{ from{ transform: scaleX(.2); opacity:0; } to{ transform: scaleX(1); opacity:.85; } }
@keyframes mf-fade-up{ from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(8px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@keyframes mf-write{ to{ stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes mf-breathe{ 0%,100%{ opacity:.05; } 50%{ opacity:.10; } }
@keyframes mf-turn{ to{ transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes mf-stamp{
  0%  { opacity:0; transform: translateZ(210px) scale(1.35) rotate(-16deg); }
  60% { opacity:1; }
  100%{ opacity:1; transform: translateZ(62px) scale(1) rotate(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px){ .m-scene{ width:300px; height:371px; } }
/* below the split breakpoint the figure is dropped: it costs layout and
   paint on phones and the hero reads fine without it */
@media (max-width: 980px){ .m-stage{ display:none; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .m-scene{ animation:none; transition:none; transform: rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-12deg); }
  .m-seal3d{ animation:none; }
  .m-seal3d__ticks{ animation:none; }
  .mf-cap, .mf-title, .mf-line, .mf-high, .mf-mark{ animation:none; }
  .mf-title{ opacity:.85; }
  .mf-sign{ animation:none; stroke-dashoffset:0; }
}

.m-hero h1{ color: var(--on-dark); font-size: var(--fs-display); line-height: 1.16; max-width: 17ch; }
.m-hero__split h1{ max-width: none; }
.m-hero .lede{ margin-top: 1.6rem; max-width: 60ch; }
.m-hero__note{
  margin-top: 2.25rem; padding-top: 1.35rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--on-dark-3); max-width: 62ch; display:flex; gap:.65rem; align-items:flex-start;
}
.m-hero__note svg{ flex-shrink:0; margin-top:.22rem; }

.m-hero--page{ padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 3.5vw, 5rem); }
.m-hero--page h1{ max-width: 22ch; font-size: var(--fs-h1); }

.m-crumbs{ font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-3); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.m-crumbs a{ color: var(--on-dark-3); }
.m-crumbs a:hover{ color: var(--brass-lt); text-decoration: none; }
.m-crumbs span{ opacity:.5; margin-inline:.5rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   7. TRUST BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.m-trust{ background: var(--bone); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.m-trust__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.m-trust__cell{ padding: clamp(1.5rem,1rem + 1.2vw,2rem) clamp(1rem,.5rem + 1vw,1.75rem); border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.m-trust__cell:last-child{ border-right: 0; }
.m-trust__cell strong{ display:block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight:400; color: var(--ink-2); margin-bottom: .3rem; line-height:1.35; }
.m-trust__cell span{ font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .03em; line-height:1.5; display:block; }
@media (max-width: 1100px){ .m-trust__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .m-trust__cell{ border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .m-trust__cell:nth-child(3n){ border-right: 0; }
  .m-trust__cell:nth-last-child(-n+3){ border-bottom: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 620px){ .m-trust__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .m-trust__cell:nth-child(3n){ border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .m-trust__cell:nth-child(2n){ border-right: 0; }
  .m-trust__cell:nth-last-child(-n+3){ border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .m-trust__cell:nth-last-child(-n+2){ border-bottom: 0; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   8. RECOGNITION LIST ("you may have come here because")
   ========================================================================== */

.m-recog{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); }
.m-recog li{
  list-style:none; margin:0; padding: 1.45rem 2rem 1.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--on-dark-2);
  display:flex; gap:1rem; align-items:flex-start;
}
.m-recog li::before{
  content:""; flex-shrink:0; width:7px; height:7px; margin-top:.65rem;
  border:1px solid var(--brass); transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.m-recog li:nth-child(odd){ padding-right: 3rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .m-recog{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .m-recog li:nth-child(odd){ padding-right: 0; } }

.m-recog__close{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 3vw, 4rem);
  margin-top: clamp(2.25rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.25rem);
}
.m-recog__close h3{
  font-family: var(--display); color: var(--brass-lt);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1rem + 1.1vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height:1.3; margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.m-recog__close p{ color: var(--on-dark-2); font-weight:300; line-height:1.85; }
.m-recog__close .linkarrow{ margin-top: 1.25rem; display:inline-flex; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .m-recog__close{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   9. CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.m-card{
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: clamp(1.6rem,1.1rem + 1.5vw,2.25rem);
  display:flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}
a.m-card:hover, .m-card:hover{ border-color: var(--brass); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration:none; }
.m-card__num{ font-family: var(--display); font-size: .95rem; color: var(--brass-dk); letter-spacing:.06em; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.m-card h3{ margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.m-card p{ color: var(--body); font-size: .97rem; line-height:1.7; font-weight:300; }
.m-card ul{ margin: .9rem 0 0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
.m-card ul li{
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); padding-left: 1rem; position: relative; margin-bottom: .38rem; line-height:1.55;
}
.m-card ul li::before{ content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color: var(--brass); }
.m-card .linkarrow{ margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.5rem; }

.m-card--bone{ background: var(--bone); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.m-card--ink{ background: var(--ink-2); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.m-card--ink h3{ color: var(--on-dark); } .m-card--ink p{ color: var(--on-dark-2); }
.m-card--ink ul li{ color: var(--on-dark-3); }

/* ==========================================================================
   10. TIMELINE — how these scams work
   ========================================================================== */

.m-timeline{ position: relative; margin-top: 1rem; }
.m-timeline::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left: 27px; top: 14px; bottom: 14px; width:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--brass-ghost), var(--brass) 12%, var(--brass) 88%, var(--brass-ghost));
}
.m-step{
  position: relative; padding: 0 0 2.4rem 76px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.m-step.is-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.m-step:last-child{ padding-bottom: 0; }
.m-step__dot{
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--ink); border:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: .95rem; color: var(--brass-lt);
}
.m-step.is-in .m-step__dot{ border-color: var(--brass); }
.m-step h3{ color: var(--on-dark); margin-bottom: .45rem; padding-top: .85rem; }
.m-step p{ color: var(--on-dark-2); font-size: .99rem; max-width: 62ch; font-weight:300; }
.m-step--last h3{ color: var(--brass-lt); }
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .m-timeline::before{ left: 21px; }
  .m-step{ padding-left: 60px; }
  .m-step__dot{ width:44px; height:44px; font-size:.85rem; }
  .m-step h3{ padding-top: .45rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. RED-FLAG DIAGNOSTIC
   ========================================================================== */

.m-diag{ background: var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); padding: clamp(1.5rem,1rem + 2vw,2.75rem); }
.m-diag__list{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: .5rem 2rem; list-style:none; margin:0 0 2rem; padding:0; }
@media (max-width: 760px){ .m-diag__list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.m-flag{ margin:0; }
.m-flag label{
  display:flex; gap:.85rem; align-items:flex-start; cursor:pointer;
  padding: .65rem .75rem; border:1px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .96rem; line-height:1.55; color: var(--body); transition: background .18s, border-color .18s;
}
.m-flag label:hover{ background: var(--bone); }
.m-flag input{
  appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; flex-shrink:0;
  width:19px; height:19px; margin:.16rem 0 0; border:1px solid var(--line-2); background: var(--paper);
  border-radius:1px; cursor:pointer; position:relative; transition: background .18s, border-color .18s;
}
.m-flag input:checked{ background: var(--brass); border-color: var(--brass); }
.m-flag input:checked::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:6px; top:2px; width:5px; height:10px;
  border:solid var(--ink); border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0; transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.m-flag input:checked ~ span{ color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 400; }
.m-flag:has(input:checked) label{ background: var(--brass-ghost); border-color: rgba(176,141,87,.3); }

.m-diag__out{
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1.75rem;
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
}
.m-diag__count{ font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.m-diag__count b{ color: var(--brass-dk); font-weight:400; }
.m-diag__msg{ font-size: .97rem; color: var(--body); max-width: 52ch; margin-top:.3rem; font-weight:300; }
.m-diag__disc{ font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1.5rem; line-height:1.6; max-width: 78ch; }

/* ==========================================================================
   12. PROCESS
   ========================================================================== */

.m-proc{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.m-proc__item{ padding: clamp(1.75rem,1.2rem + 1.5vw,2.5rem) clamp(1.75rem,1rem + 2vw,3rem) clamp(2rem,1.3rem + 1.8vw,2.75rem) 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); border-right:1px solid var(--line); }
.m-proc__item:nth-child(3n){ border-right:0; padding-right:0; }
.m-proc__item:nth-child(3n+1){ padding-left:0; }
.m-proc__item:not(:nth-child(3n+1)){ padding-left: clamp(1.75rem,1rem + 2vw,3rem); }
.m-proc__n{ font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--brass); line-height:1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.m-proc__item h3{ font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.m-proc__item p{ font-size:.95rem; color: var(--body); font-weight:300; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .m-proc{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .m-proc__item:nth-child(3n){ border-right:1px solid var(--line); }
  .m-proc__item:nth-child(2n){ border-right:0; }
  .m-proc__item:nth-child(3n+1){ padding-left: clamp(1.25rem,.8rem + 1.2vw,2.25rem); }
  .m-proc__item:nth-child(2n+1){ padding-left:0; } }
@media (max-width: 600px){ .m-proc{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .m-proc__item, .m-proc__item:nth-child(n){ border-right:0; padding-left:0; padding-right:0; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   13. CAUTION PANEL (recovery scams) — restrained, never alarmist
   ========================================================================== */

.m-caution{
  background: var(--caution-bg); border: 1px solid #e7d2cb; border-left: 3px solid var(--caution);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem,1rem + 1.6vw,2.5rem);
}
.m-caution h3{ color: var(--caution); margin-bottom:.7rem; }
.m-caution p{ color: #5f4038; }
.m-caution ul li{ color: #6b4a41; }
.section--ink .m-caution{ background: rgba(143,58,44,.12); border-color: rgba(200,120,100,.28); border-left-color: #b0584a; }
.section--ink .m-caution h3{ color: #e8a898; }
.section--ink .m-caution p, .section--ink .m-caution li{ color: var(--on-dark-2); }

/* Neutral note / disclaimer block */
.m-note{
  background: var(--bone); border-left: 2px solid var(--brass); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: .92rem; color: var(--body); line-height:1.65;
}
.section--ink .m-note{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.045); color: var(--on-dark-2); }

/* ==========================================================================
   14. ATTORNEY
   ========================================================================== */

.m-atty{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 440px minmax(0,1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .m-atty{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.m-atty__photo{
  background: var(--ink-2); min-height: 460px; position: relative; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding: 2rem;
}
.m-atty__photo img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; }
.m-atty__ph{ color: var(--on-dark-3); font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing:.14em; position:relative; }
.m-atty__body{ padding: clamp(2.25rem,1.5rem + 3vw,4.5rem); }
.m-atty__meta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 1rem 2.75rem; margin-top: 2rem; padding-top:1.75rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line); font-size:.9rem; }
.m-atty__meta div span{ color: var(--muted); display:block; font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:.2rem; }
.m-atty__meta div b{ font-weight:400; font-family: var(--display); font-size:1rem; }

.m-bio dl{ margin: 0; }
.m-bio dt{ font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--brass-dk); font-weight:700; margin-top: 2rem; padding-bottom:.6rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.m-bio dd{ margin: .9rem 0 0; color: var(--body); font-weight:300; }
.m-bio dd ul{ margin:0; padding-left: 1.1rem; }

/* Photo placeholder tiles for the team grid */
.m-person__photo{
  aspect-ratio: 4/5; background: var(--bone-2); border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.m-person__photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.m-person__photo span{ color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing:.12em; text-align:center; padding:1rem; }
.m-person h3{ margin-bottom:.2rem; }
.m-person .role{ font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--brass-dk); margin-bottom:.75rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   15. ACCORDION (FAQ)
   ========================================================================== */

.m-acc{ border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.m-acc__item{ border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.m-acc__btn{
  width:100%; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; text-align:left;
  padding: 1.5rem 3rem 1.5rem 0; position:relative;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height:1.45; color: var(--ink-2);
}
.m-acc__btn:hover{ color: var(--brass-dk); }
.m-acc__btn::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:.5rem; top:50%; width:11px; height:11px;
  border-right:1.5px solid var(--brass); border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--brass);
  transform: translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg); transition: transform .28s var(--ease);
}
.m-acc__btn[aria-expanded="true"]::after{ transform: translateY(-30%) rotate(-135deg); }
.m-acc__panel{ display:none; padding: 0 3rem 1.9rem 0; color: var(--body); font-weight:300; max-width: var(--measure); }
.m-acc__panel.is-open{ display:block; }
.m-acc__panel p:first-child{ margin-top:-.25rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   16. FORMS
   ========================================================================== */

.m-form{ background: var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); padding: clamp(1.5rem,1rem + 2.2vw,3rem); }
.m-fieldset{ border:0; padding:0; margin:0 0 2.5rem; }
.m-fieldset:last-of-type{ margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.m-fieldset legend{
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--brass-dk);
  font-weight:700; padding:0 0 .9rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); width:100%;
}
.m-field{ margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.m-field label{ display:block; font-size:.86rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.02em; color: var(--ink-2); margin-bottom:.45rem; }
.m-field .req{ color: var(--caution); }
.m-field .hint{ display:block; font-weight:400; font-size:.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top:.25rem; letter-spacing:0; }
.m-field input[type=text], .m-field input[type=email], .m-field input[type=tel],
.m-field input[type=url], .m-field input[type=number], .m-field input[type=date],
.m-field select, .m-field textarea{
  width:100%; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-2);
  background: var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: .85rem 1rem; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.m-field textarea{ min-height: 150px; resize: vertical; line-height:1.65; }
.m-field select{ appearance:none; background-image:
  linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--muted) 50%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--muted) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-position: calc(100% - 20px) calc(1.35rem), calc(100% - 15px) calc(1.35rem);
  background-size: 5px 5px, 5px 5px; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding-right: 2.75rem; }
.m-field :is(input,select,textarea):focus{ outline:none; border-color: var(--brass); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--brass-ghost); }
.m-field :is(input,select,textarea)[aria-invalid="true"]{ border-color: var(--caution); }
.m-field .err{ display:none; font-size:.82rem; color: var(--caution); margin-top:.35rem; font-weight:700; }
.m-field .err.is-shown{ display:block; }
.m-field input[type=file]{ font-size:.9rem; width:100%; padding:.75rem 0; }

.m-radios{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.6rem; }
.m-radios label{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; margin:0; font-weight:400; font-size:.92rem;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2); padding:.6rem 1.1rem; border-radius:999px; cursor:pointer; transition: all .18s;
}
.m-radios label:hover{ border-color: var(--brass); }
.m-radios input{ appearance:none; width:13px; height:13px; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:50%; margin:0; }
.m-radios input:checked{ border:4px solid var(--brass); }
.m-radios label:has(input:checked){ border-color: var(--brass); background: var(--brass-ghost); color: var(--ink-2); }

.m-consent{ display:flex; gap:.85rem; align-items:flex-start; font-size:.88rem; color: var(--body); line-height:1.6; }
.m-consent input{ margin-top:.28rem; flex-shrink:0; width:18px; height:18px; accent-color: var(--brass-dk); }

.m-form__warn{
  background: var(--caution-bg); border:1px solid #e7d2cb; padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  font-size:.89rem; color:#5f4038; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.m-form__warn strong{ color: var(--caution); }

/* Broker-check tool */
.m-check{ background: var(--ink-2); border:1px solid var(--line-dark); padding: clamp(1.5rem,1rem + 2vw,2.75rem); }
.m-check h3{ color: var(--on-dark); }
.m-check .m-field label{ color: var(--on-dark-2); }
.m-check .m-field input{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border-color: var(--line-dark); color: var(--on-dark); }
.m-check .m-field input::placeholder{ color: var(--on-dark-3); }
.m-check__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:0 1.5rem; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .m-check__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.m-check__out{ margin-top:1.5rem; padding-top:1.5rem; border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark); font-size:.94rem; color: var(--on-dark-2); display:none; }
.m-check__out.is-shown{ display:block; }
.m-check__out ol{ margin:1rem 0 0; padding-left:1.25rem; }
.m-check__out a{ color: var(--brass-lt); }

/* ==========================================================================
   17. ARTICLES / BLOG
   ========================================================================== */

.m-post{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom: 2rem; }
.m-post__cat{ font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--brass-dk); font-weight:700; }
.m-post h3{ margin:.65rem 0 .5rem; font-size:1.25rem; }
.m-post h3 a{ color: var(--ink-2); }
.m-post h3 a:hover{ color: var(--brass-dk); text-decoration:none; }
.m-post__date{ font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--muted); letter-spacing:.06em; }
.m-post p{ font-size:.96rem; color: var(--body); font-weight:300; margin-top:.6rem; }

.m-article{ max-width: 760px; }
.m-article h2{ margin-top: 2.75rem; }
.m-article h3{ margin-top: 2rem; }
.m-article p, .m-article li{ color: var(--body); font-weight:300; }
.m-article > p:first-of-type{ font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--ink-2); }

/* ==========================================================================
   18. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.m-foot{ background: var(--ink-deep); color: var(--on-dark-3); font-size:.9rem; }
.m-foot__top{ padding-block: clamp(3rem,2rem + 3vw,4.5rem); display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(2rem,1rem + 3vw,4rem); }
@media (max-width: 940px){ .m-foot__top{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .m-foot__top{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.m-foot h4{ color: var(--on-dark); font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1.1rem; font-weight:700; }
.m-foot ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.m-foot li{ margin-bottom:.6rem; }
.m-foot a{ color: var(--on-dark-3); }
.m-foot a:hover{ color: var(--brass-lt); text-decoration:none; }
.m-foot__lockup{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.85rem; margin-bottom:1.25rem; }
.m-foot__name{ font-family: var(--display); font-size:1.15rem; color: var(--on-dark); letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:0; }
.m-foot__addr{ line-height:1.9; font-style:normal; }
.m-foot__addr a{ color: var(--brass-lt); }
.m-foot__legal{ border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding-block: 2rem 2.5rem; font-size:.79rem; line-height:1.75; color: #5f6d84; }
.m-foot__legal p{ max-width: 92ch; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.m-foot__legal p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.m-foot__legal strong{ color: var(--on-dark-3); }
.m-foot__bottom{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem 2rem; justify-content:space-between; padding-bottom:2.5rem; font-size:.79rem; }
.m-foot__bottom ul{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1.25rem; }
.m-foot__bottom li{ margin:0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   19. MOTION
   ========================================================================== */

.reveal{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity .65s var(--ease), transform .65s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-d1{ transition-delay:.08s } .reveal-d2{ transition-delay:.16s } .reveal-d3{ transition-delay:.24s }
.reveal-d4{ transition-delay:.32s } .reveal-d5{ transition-delay:.4s } .reveal-d6{ transition-delay:.48s }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *, *::before, *::after{ animation-duration:.01ms!important; animation-iteration-count:1!important;
    transition-duration:.01ms!important; scroll-behavior:auto!important; }
  .reveal, .m-step{ opacity:1!important; transform:none!important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. PLACEHOLDER MARKER — every unverified item on the site uses this
   ========================================================================== */

.ph{
  display:inline-block; background: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, #fff6e2, #fff6e2 8px, #fdf0d6 8px, #fdf0d6 16px);
  border:1px dashed #c9a961; color:#6b5324; padding:.15rem .55rem; border-radius:2px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size:.86rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.ph-block{ display:block; padding:1.1rem 1.35rem; font-weight:400; line-height:1.6; }
.section--ink .ph, .m-atty__photo .ph{ background: rgba(216,195,155,.1); border-color: rgba(216,195,155,.4); color: var(--brass-lt); }

/* ==========================================================================
   21. PRINT
   ========================================================================== */

@media print{
  .m-header, .m-topbar, .m-callbar, .m-foot__bottom, .btn, .m-burger{ display:none!important; }
  body{ color:#000; background:#fff; padding-bottom:0; }
  .section--ink, .m-hero, .section--char{ background:#fff!important; color:#000!important; }
  .section--ink *, .m-hero *, .section--char *{ color:#000!important; }
  a[href^="http"]::after{ content:" (" attr(href) ")"; font-size:.8em; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. PORTRAIT DISCLOSURE
   Required while the attorney portrait is a representative likeness rather
   than a photograph of the attorney (NY RPC 7.1(c)).
   ========================================================================== */

.m-portrait-note{
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55;
  margin: -.6rem 0 1.25rem; font-style: italic;
}
.m-atty__photo .m-portrait-note{
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; margin: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(7,14,25,.85) 55%);
  color: var(--on-dark-3); padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem .9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. HOMEPAGE — DISPLAY SECTIONS
   Short sections that carry visual weight instead of word count.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Full-width typographic statement */
.m-statement{
  background: var(--ink-deep); color: var(--on-dark);
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 5vw, 6.5rem);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.m-statement > .wrap{ text-align: center; }
.m-statement .rule{ margin: 0 auto 2.25rem; }
.m-statement p{
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1rem + 2.9vw, 3.1rem);
  line-height: 1.28; letter-spacing: -.012em;
  max-width: 28ch; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--on-dark);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.m-statement p em{ font-style: normal; color: var(--brass-lt); display: block; margin-top: .55em; }
.m-statement--split > .wrap{ text-align: left; }
.m-statement--split .rule{ margin: 0 0 1.75rem; }

.m-statement--split .wrap{
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 4vw, 5rem); align-items: center;
}
.m-statement--split h2{
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.2vw, 2.5rem); color: var(--on-dark);
  margin: 0; line-height: 1.25; max-width: 16ch;
}
.m-statement--split p{
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: var(--fs-lead); font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75; color: var(--on-dark-2); max-width: 46ch;
}
.m-statement--split .linkarrow{ margin-top: 1.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .m-statement--split .wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Leaner card for the homepage grid */
.m-card--lean p{ font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.m-card--lean .linkarrow{ padding-top: 1.75rem; }

/* The nine-step rail */
.m-rail{
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.m-rail li{
  margin: 0; padding: clamp(1.25rem, .9rem + 1.2vw, 2rem);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .7rem;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease);
}
.m-rail li:hover{ background: rgba(176,141,87,.05); }
.m-rail__n{
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brass);
  letter-spacing: .04em; line-height: 1;
}
.m-rail__t{ font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--on-dark); line-height: 1.4; }
.m-rail li.is-last .m-rail__n{ color: #e8a898; }
.m-rail li.is-last .m-rail__t{ color: #e8a898; }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .m-rail{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 520px){ .m-rail{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Three signs */
.m-signs{
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0; border-top: 2px solid var(--ink-2);
}
.m-signs > div{
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 1.5vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.5rem) 0 0;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.m-signs > div:not(:first-child){ padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.5rem); }
.m-signs > div:last-child{ border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.m-signs__n{
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.2rem);
  color: var(--brass); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.m-signs h3{
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + .5vw, 1.35rem); margin-bottom: .6rem;
  min-height: 2.6em; /* keeps the three descriptions on one baseline */
}
.m-signs p{ color: var(--body); font-weight: 300; font-size: .97rem; }
@media (max-width: 820px){
  .m-signs{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .m-signs h3{ min-height: 0; }
  .m-signs > div, .m-signs > div:not(:first-child){
    border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  .m-signs > div:last-child{ border-bottom: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. THE MARK — interlocking A/M monogram
   ========================================================================== */

.m-mark{ display:block; flex-shrink:0; }
.m-mark__ring { stroke: var(--brass); }
.m-mark__ring2{ stroke: var(--brass); opacity:.45; }
.m-mark__mono { stroke: var(--ink-2); }
.m-mark__rule { stroke: var(--brass); }

.m-mark--light .m-mark__mono{ stroke: var(--on-dark); }
.m-mark--light .m-mark__rule{ stroke: var(--brass-lt); }
.m-mark--light .m-mark__ring2{ opacity:.5; }

.m-brand__mark{ transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.m-brand a:hover .m-brand__mark{ transform: rotate(-8deg); }