Justin, it's very sketchy that you gave him all the docs and then he went AWOL. If I were you, I would write a certified letter requesting docs back or that they be used legitimately. After that, I would find out the bar's stance on an attorney taking your docs only to go MIA.
Finally, if anyone gives any docs, make copies. Keep the originals in a safe place--not your home or car. And give your legal representative the copies.
Other than that, go for it! Funnily enough it is possible for ONE person to make a difference.