People v. Buckingham. 10PDJ019. February 18, 2010. Attorney Regulation. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved a Conditional Admission of Misconduct submitted by the parties and suspended Patrick W. Buckingham (Attorney Registration No. 09652) from the practice of law for a period of thirty days, all stayed upon the successful completion of a one-year period of probation with conditions, effective February 18, 2010. Respondent failed to diligently represent and adequately communicate with his client in the settlement of a matter, which resulted in a delay in the receipt of the settlement funds. His misconduct constituted grounds for the imposition of discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5 and violated Colo. RPC 1.3, 1.4(a), and 1.4(b).