1 Exhibit 23.3 LAW OFFICES LASHLY & BAER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 714 LOCUST STREET ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 03101-1699 (314) 621-2939 FAX: (314) 621-6844 July 31, 1997 We hereby consent to be named as an expert in the "Experts" section of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Renex Corp. Very truly yours, LASHLY & BAER, P.C. By: /s/ Richard Watters ------------------------------ Richard Watters