People v. McCullough. 11PDJ062. January 19, 2012. Attorney Regulation. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved a Conditional Admission of Misconduct submitted by the parties and suspended Michael A. McCullough (Attorney Registration Number 27160) from the practice of law for nine months, all stayed upon successful completion of a two-year period of probation, with conditions, effective January 19, 2012. In two client matters, McCullough charged nonrefundable retainers, failed to keep his clients’ retainers separate from his own property, failed to provide an accounting of his fees, and failed to promptly surrender to his clients their retainers. His misconduct constitutes grounds for the imposition of discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5 and violated Colo. RPC 1.5(a) and (g), 1.15(b) and (c), and 1.16(d).