WHO WE ARE
Beth Marks
Beth was born and raised in the Chicago area and graduated Magna Cum Laude from William Woods University in Fulton, MO with a B.S. in Equestrian Science. She worked as a professional in the equine industry training, riding, and showing hunter/jumper horses as well as teaching riding lessons and managing horse farms for several years before attending law school. She received her J.D. from Charlotte School of Law in 2011 where she was a recipient of the Bryant Park Scholarship, a member of the Order of the Crown honor society, a CALI award recipient, and graduated with Pro Bono Honors. Beth is licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and Illinois and is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband Mike, spending time on Lake Wylie, and keeping up with her Chicago sports teams. She also remains active in the local equine community, judging and announcing at horse shows in North and South Carolina and has recently made a return to competitive riding.
Beth began working at Knipp Law in May of 2015 and she is the Managing Estate Planning Attorney for the firm.
Education
J.D., Charlotte School of Law
B.S., Equestrian Science, William Woods University
Bar Admissions
Illinois
North Carolina
Memberships
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
Tarrah Brown
Tarrah was born in Washington State but has been blessed to have lived all over the world growing up as a military brat. She graduated from George Mason University with a B.A. in Communication and specialization in Public Relations. After working in the mortgage industry, Tarrah transitioned into the legal world, working as a paralegal until she received her J.D. in 2016.
Tarrah has worked in different areas of law but believes that her life experiences are invaluable to her practice in estate planning and administration. As a professional, business owner, wife and mother, she tries to connect on a personal level. From the first meeting, throughout the process and during some of the most difficult times our clients may face, she hopes to always be a guiding ally.
In her free time, she is usually found on the court or field cheering for her son, Brayden; visiting her son, Austin, in Charleston; enjoying a North Carolina winery with her husband, Patrick; or hanging out with her English and French bulldogs, Hoss and Cooper.
Tarrah began working at Knipp Law in August of 2022 and practices in both Estate Planning and Estate Administration.
Education
J.D., Charlotte School of Law
B.A. in Communication, George Mason University
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
Memberships
Iredell County Bar Association
Colin Azzam
Colin was born and raised in the Denver Metro Area of Colorado. He graduated from Metropolitan State University with a major in philosophy and a minor in political science. Colin graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2015. While in law school, he served as the President of the Federalist Society and was a member of the Moot Court Board. He moved to North Carolina in 2016 and passed the North Carolina bar in 2019. Colin has since volunteered with the Legal Aid of North Carolina and the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy helping senior and low-income residents set up their estate plans.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend Jennifer, reading, and watching the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. He is also a tech enthusiast who enjoys building PCs, gaming, and doing various projects on his Raspberry Pi. He and Jennifer have one cat named Athena and support two local cat rescues.
Colin began working at Knipp Law in January of 2021 as a title and closing attorney. In 2023, he transitioned to the Estate Planning team and handles both estate planning and estate administration.
Education
J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law
B.A. in Philosophy, Metropolitan State University
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
Memberships
Gaston County Bar Association