Typically, most investors never have a need for an investment fraud lawyer. As long as you are careful where you decide to invest your money the need will usually never arise. However, there are some rare occasions when an investment turns out to be too good to be true and does require a lawyer to help straighten it out. If you have a lot of questions about an investment and are almost certain that you are in fact being defrauded you should consult with an attorney to determine if you do in fact have a valid case.