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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000921082-09-000025
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090619
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090622
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090622

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000921082
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
		IRS NUMBER:				561871668
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13100
		FILM NUMBER:		09903473

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3100 SMOKETREE CT
		STREET 2:		STE 600
		CITY:			RALEIGH
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			27604
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9198724924

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3100 SMOKETREE COURT
		STREET 2:		STE 600
		CITY:			RALEIGH
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			27604

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HIGHWOODS REALTY LTD PARTNERSHIP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000941713
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LESSORS OF REAL PROPERTY, NEC [6519]
		IRS NUMBER:				561869557
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NC
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-21731
		FILM NUMBER:		09903474

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3100 SMOKETREE CT STE 600
		CITY:			RALEIGH
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			27604
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9198724924

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3100 SMOKETREE COURT
		STREET 2:		STE 600
		CITY:			RALEIGH
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			27604

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HIGHWOODS FORSYTH L P
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19960626
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Washington, DC 20549</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>FORM 8-K</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>CURRENT REPORT</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 19, 2009</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC.</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>HIGHWOODS REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>3100 Smoketree Court, Suite 600</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Raleigh, North Carolina 27604</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Registrants&#146; telephone number, including area code: (919) 872-4924</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.</font></b></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:3.85%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Gene H. Anderson, 63, who has served as a director and senior vice president since our combination with Anderson Properties, Inc. in February 1997, will retire from the Company effective June 30, 2009. Mr.&nbsp;Anderson will continue to serve as a member of the Company&#146;s Board of Directors. On June 19, 2009, the Company and Mr.&nbsp;Anderson executed a retirement agreement providing that, among other things, all of Mr.&nbsp;Anderson&#146;s outstanding long-term equity incentive awards will be non-forfeitable and remain exercisable according to the terms of their original grants subject to the conditions described in the Company&#146;s retirement plan.</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Highwoods Properties, Inc. Retirement Plan, effective as of March 1, 2006 (filed as part of the Company&#146;s </font><br> <font size=2>Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007)</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>SIGNATURES</font></B></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:3.85%;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the registrants has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:center;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>/s/ </font><small>JEFFREY</small> <small>D.</small> <small>MILLER</small></p> </td> </tr>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Dated:  June 22, 2009</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>This Retirement Agreement (&#147;Agreement&#148;) is made and entered into by and between Highwoods Properties, Inc., a Maryland corporation (&#147;Highwoods&#148; or the &#147;Company&#148;), and </font><u><b><font size=2>Gene H. Anderson</font></b></u><font size=2> (&#147;Employee&#148;).</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>WHEREAS, the effective date of Employee&#146;s retirement from employment with Highwoods is June 30, 2009 (the &#147;Retirement Date&#148;); and</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>WHEREAS, Employee and Highwoods wish to set forth the terms and conditions of Employee&#146;s retirement from employment, as well as resolve any disputes and claims which Employee could potentially have arising from the employment of Employee by Highwoods and the ending of that employment.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained in this Agreement, Employee and Highwoods agree as follows:</font></p>


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<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, and in consideration of the release and other promises contained herein, Highwoods agrees to provide Employee, an at-will employee, with the following:</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:15.38%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to Employee&#146;s continuing compliance with his agreements under Section 2 of this Agreement, Highwoods acknowledges and confirms that Employee is eligible for benefits under the Company&#146;s Retirement Plan, which was adopted and became effective as of March 1, 2006. In addition to the foregoing, subject to Employee&#146;s continuing compliance with his agreements under Section 2 of this Agreement, (i) the Exercisability Benefit shall apply to all Stock Options held by Employee as of the Retirement Date (regardless of whether or not such Stock Options are subject to the Exercisability Benefit pursuant to Section 3 of the Retirement Plan) and (ii) the Vesting Benefit shall apply to all shares of Time-Based Restricted Stock and Performance-Based Restricted Stock held by Employee as of the Retirement Date (regardless of whether or
not such shares are subject to the Vesting Benefit pursuant to Section 3 of the Retirement Plan). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Retirement Plan.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, successors, assigns, subsidiary and parent companies, and all other entities affiliated with or related to it, without limitation, exception, or reservation (collectively, the &#147;Released Parties&#148;), from any and all liability, actions, claims, demands, or lawsuits in law or in equity which Employee may have had, presently has, or in the future may have, in connection with or arising out of his employment with Highwoods through the effective date of this Agreement, other than for breach of this Agreement. This Release applies to any and all claims against Highwoods, known or unknown, arising under contract or under federal, state, or local statutory or common (including civil tort) law, which have been asserted or which could have been asserted including, but not limited to, any and all claims of race, sex, national origin, religious, disability, or
age discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, 42&nbsp;U.S.C. &sect; 1981, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, any claims pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (&#147;ERISA&#148;), the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (&#147;COBRA&#148;), 42 U.S.C. &sect; 1983, 42 U.S.C. &sect; 1988, any claims of retaliation pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and/or North Carolina Workers&#146; Compensation Act, state statutory and common law, including but not limited to any claims for breach of contract, tortious interference with business expectancy, outrage, negligent infliction of emotional distress, defamation, and/or wrongful discharge in violation of public
policy, and any other federal, state, or local laws, including common law, to the maximum extent permitted by law, without limitation or exception, other than for breach of this Agreement.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:15.38%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Return of Highwoods&#146; Property:</font></b></u><font size=2>  Employee understands and agrees that on or before the Retirement Date, he will turn over to Highwoods all originals and all copies of all lists, files, memoranda, records, reports, credit cards, policies, handbooks, physical or personal property, and other documents or information, whether tangible, on computer or otherwise, which Employee received from Highwoods which is the property of Highwoods or which he prepared, copied or caused to be prepared or copied, or otherwise received in connection with his employment with Highwoods. Any requests for reimbursement of business-related expenses incurred by Employee during the course of his employment must be submitted to Highwoods in accordance with existing policies and procedures of Highwoods no later than
September 30, 2009.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:15.38%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Confidential Business Information:</font></b></u><b><font size=2>  </font></b><font size=2>Employee acknowledges that he knows information relating to Highwoods and its affiliated and related entities and their respective operations that is proprietary in nature, confidential to Highwoods, and not generally known to the public. Such &#147;confidential business information&#148; includes information, whether obtained in writing, in conversation, or otherwise, concerning corporate strategy, intent and plans, business operations, financing, customers and potential customers, customer leases, pricing, costs, budgets, equipment, the status, scope and terms of pending negotiations, transactions, contracts and obligations, and corporate and financial reports. Such confidential and/or trade secret information does not,
however, include information in the public domain unless Employee has, without authority, made it public. Employee agrees:  (1)&nbsp;not to disclose such information to anyone; (2)&nbsp;to keep such information confidential; (3)&nbsp;to take appropriate precautions to maintain the confidentiality of such information; and (4)&nbsp;not to use such information for personal benefit or the benefit of any customer, competitor, vendor or employee </font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>of Highwoods or any other person. If Employee is required to disclose information pursuant to a court order or other government process or such disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law or defend against such claims, then Employee shall: (a) notify Highwoods promptly before any such disclosure is made; (b) at Highwoods&#146; request and expense, take all reasonably necessary steps to defend against such process or claims; and (c) refrain from opposing Highwoods&#146; participation with counsel of its choice in any proceeding relating to any such court order, other government process or claims. </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:15.38%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Employee Acknowledgements:</font></b></u><font size=2>  Employee acknowledges that as of the date Employee signed this Agreement, Employee: (1) has not suffered a work-related injury that has not be properly disclosed to Highwoods; (2) has been paid in full all wages due and owing to Employee for any and all work performed for Highwoods; (3) has not exercised any actual or apparent authority by or on behalf of Highwoods and/or any of the Released Parties that Employee has not specifically disclosed to the Employer; (4) to Employee&#146;s knowledge, Employee has not entered into any agreements, whether written or otherwise, with any of Highwoods&#146; employees (current and former) and/or third parties that could legally bind Highwoods.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:15.38%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Non-Disparagement:</font></b></u><font size=2> Employee agrees that he will not make disparaging or critical statements of any nature whatsoever about Highwoods and/or any of the Released Parties. Highwoods will not make disparaging or critical statements of any nature whatsoever about Employee. Each of the parties agrees and acknowledges that any violation of or failure to perform the agreements set forth in this section by the other party shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:15.38%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Non-Interference:</font></b></u><font size=2> Nothing in this Agreement shall interfere with Employee&#146;s right to file a charge, cooperate or participate in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal, state or local regulatory or law enforcement agency. However, the consideration provided to Employee in this Agreement shall be the sole relief provided to Employee for the claims that are released by the Employee in this Agreement, and Employee will not be entitled to recover and agrees to waive any monetary benefits or recovery against the Company and/or the other Released Parties in connection with any such charge or proceeding without regard to who has brought such charge or complaint.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:15.38%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Non-Competition</font></b></u><font size=2>:  For the later of such time as Employee continues to serve as a member of the Company&#146;s Board of Directors or holds long-term incentive awards subject to the benefits referenced or described in Section 1(a), of this Agreement, Employee shall not engage in the ownership, development, operation, management or leasing of any retail, industrial, office or distribution properties in any metropolitan area in which the Company is engaged in business at any time without the prior consent of the Company&#146;s Board of Directors.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Tax Issues and Indemnification Agreement:</font></b></u><font size=2> Employee expressly acknowledges that no oral or written representation of fact or opinion has been made to him by Highwoods, any of the Released Parties, or its attorneys regarding the tax treatment or consequences of any payment made under this Agreement. It is expressly understood that to the extent any liability or responsibility exists for employee&#146;s federal, state and local income or other taxes, penalties or </font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Voluntary Nature of Agreement and Advice of Counsel:</font></b></u><font size=2> Employee acknowledges he has read this Agreement, understands its terms, and signs the Agreement voluntarily of his own free will, without coercion or duress, and with full understanding of the significance and binding effect of the Agreement. Employee is hereby advised to consult with his attorney before signing this Agreement, and Employee acknowledges he has had an opportunity to review this Agreement with an attorney prior to execution. </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Consideration Period and Revocation:</font></b></u><font size=2>  Employee received this Agreement on June 18, 2009. Employee has twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date Employee received the Agreement within which to consider the Agreement, although Employee may return it sooner if desired. Employee may revoke the Agreement, by delivering a written notice of revocation to Jeffrey D. Miller, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Highwoods Properties, Inc., 3100 Smoketree Court, Suite 600, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604, within seven (7) calendar days after Employee signs the Agreement. The Agreement will become effective and enforceable on the eighth (8th) calendar day following the date Employee signs the Agreement (&#147;Effective Date&#148;).</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Cooperation:</font></b></u><font size=2>  Employee agrees that, upon reasonable request by Highwoods, Employee will participate in the investigation, prosecution, or defense of any matter involving Highwoods, any of the other Released Parties, or any other matter that arose during Employee&#146;s employment, provided Highwoods shall reimburse Employee for any reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing such participation at its request.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Binding Effect:</font></b></u><b><font size=2>  </font></b><font size=2>This Agreement will be binding upon Employee and his heirs, administrators, representatives, executors, successors and assigns, and will inure to the benefit of the Company and its successors and assigns.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Entire Agreement:</font></b></u><font size=2>  This Agreement contains the entire agreement between and among the parties and cannot be modified in any respect in the future except in a writing signed by the parties hereto.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Severability:</font></b></u><font size=2>  It is expressly understood to be the intent of the parties hereto that the terms and provisions of this Agreement are severable and if, at any time in the future or for any reasons, any term or provision in this Agreement is declared unenforceable, void, voidable, or otherwise invalid, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain valid and enforceable as written.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Governing Law:</font></b></u><font size=2>  The terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced under the substantive law of the State of Georgia, to the extent state law applies, and under federal law, to the extent federal law applies.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Attorney Fees:</font></b></u><font size=2>  In any dispute hereunder that is resolved through legal proceedings, reasonable attorneys&#146; fees and expenses shall be awarded to the prevailing party.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:7.69%;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font><u><b><font size=2>Termination of Amended and Restated Executive Supplemental Employment Agreement</font></b></u><font size=2>:  Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that, pursuant to Section 10(e) of the Amended and Restated Executive Supplemental Employment Agreement, effective as of April 13, 2007, by and between, Highwoods and Employee (the &#147;Prior Agreement&#148;), the Prior Agreement is automatically terminated concurrently with execution of this Agreement, and that none of the provisions of the Prior Agreement shall survive or be deemed to survive the execution of this Agreement in any respect.</font></p>

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