Litigation is the process of resolving conflicts in court. When parties cannot come to an amicable agreement and do not trust themselves to resolve the matter amicably, they turn to the court for a just and appropriate resolution. All facets of law are affected by litigation.
Transactional law is a branch of private law that deals with business and commerce. Transactional law cases are typically handled outside of court, in an official setting. It includes the drafting of contracts, and the acquisition of real estate, among other legal facets.