Can i force a refund from an attorney I paid who has not held his end of a contract even if the contract says non refundable?

Contract stated lawyer will handle the case and represent until the end. As soon as the money was paid he disappeared for several months and also did not communicate with client nor court system. The contract stated the he would do several things (which he has done none) it has now been over a year since he has been hired and nothing has been done with the case. I wold like to know the quickest and easiest route to getting my $5000 back so I can hire a new lawyer before time runs out or my option