X0306 4 2013-01-30 0000025232 COUSINS PROPERTIES INC CUZ 0001507272 Ellis James T 191 PEACHTREE STREET NE SUITE 500 ATLANTA GA 30303 1 SVP Common Stock 2013-01-30 4 A 0 6502 0 A 27689 D Common Stock 2013-01-31 4 F 0 1152 8.90 D 26537 D Common Stock 6098 I By Profit Sharing Plan Award of restricted stock shares under the Cousins Properties Incorporated (CPI) 2009 Incentive Stock Plan. These shares will vest equally over three years on each anniversary date of the grant. CPI will hold these shares until such shares become vested. 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. Includes 26,184 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. Shares withheld from the vesting of restricted stock to pay the reporting person's tax liability as permitted under the 2009 Incentive Stock Plan. Includes 23,207 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 2013-02-01