/* ═══ BLACKBURN LAW — full site system ═══ */
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/* ── two-column argument ───────────────────────── */
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/* ── practice grid ─────────────────────────────── */
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/* ── verdict ledger ────────────────────────────── */
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/* ── process ───────────────────────────────────── */
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/* ── attorneys ─────────────────────────────────── */
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/* ── quotes ────────────────────────────────────── */
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/* ── testimonial audio ──────────────────────────── */
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/* ── faq ───────────────────────────────────────── */
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/* ── closing cta ───────────────────────────────── */
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/* ── footer ────────────────────────────────────── */
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