X0304 4 2012-02-14 0000025232 COUSINS PROPERTIES INC CUZ 0001507272 Ellis James T 191 PEACHTREE STREET NE SUITE 500 ATLANTA GA 30303 1 SVP Common Stock 2012-02-14 4 F 0 660 7.45 D 21187 D Common Stock 6098 I By Profit Sharing Plan Shares withheld from the vesting of restricted stock to pay the reporting person's tax liability as permitted under the 1999 Incentive Stock Plan. Includes 19,682 shares of restricted stock awarded under the CPI 2009 Incentive Stock Plan. While the shares are being held prior to vesting, the reporting person will have the right to receive all cash dividends and to vote the restricted shares. All unvested shares will forfeit upon termination of employment. /s/ James T. Ellis 2012-02-16