You indicate that P later sends client a letter, after the suit is filed, and fails to disclose that the statute of limitations has run. You indicate that the defendants then each file answers asserting the statute of limitations as an affirmative defense. The first defendant files a plea in bar and the matter is heard before a judge. You state that it is believed that P represents to the court that the clerk's office made a mistake which caused the suit to be filed late, although P does not, however, provide any brief in opposition to the plea, or any documents, witnesses or affidavits. The suit as to the first defendant is dismissed with p of the statute of limitations.
P notes a general objection without setting forth specific grounds to support any appeal.
No transcript is maintained. You also indicate that P does not disclose to his client that he intends to pursue the case for the client. The client then investigates the possibility of hiring new counsel. You indicate that P, however, continues to represent the client without either his knowledge or consent. The second defendant then files a plea in bar.