
<PAGE>   1


                                                                EXHIBIT 23.8

LEGAL EXPERT'S CONSENT

We consent to the reference to our firm under the heading "Business--
Government Regulation" in the Registration Statement of AmeriPath, Inc. on 
Form S-1.


/s/ Bricker & Eckler


BRICKER & ECKLER
Columbus, Ohio

March 26, 1997
